Posts Categorized: Child Custody Lawyer

Are You Doing Something That Could Negatively Impact Your Child Custody Rights?

For parents going through the Illinois divorce process, one of the most important issues you will address is child custody. The statute uses the term allocation of parental responsibilities, but the concept generally refers to how parents make decisions and uphold their parental obligations regarding raising the child. As such, custody is less about where the child lives, though he or she may live primarily with one parent for logistical purposes. A key goal of allocating parental responsibiliti...   Read more ...  

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Are Your Parenting Arrangements Promoting Positive Effects?

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Parenting is a rewarding experience, and you will learn just as much as you teach while raising your child. However, it can also be challenging as you try to balance your responsibilities to raise a well-rounded individual and maintain a solid parent-child relationship. These challenges are compounded for parents who do not live under the same roof. Custody will be a key issue in divorce, but the issue involves more than where the child lives and who gets visitation. Illinois law uses the term a...   Read more ...  

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Child Support Laws in Illinois

The legal concepts that apply to many aspects of your life are constantly evolving to accommodate changing times. The same is true for Illinois’ statute on child support. The basic duty to support has not been altered significantly, so both parents are still obligated to provide for their children. The amount runs according to statutory child support guidelines, which consider:   Each parent’s income. The number of children to be supported. How many overnights the child spends with the...   Read more ...  

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