Posts Categorized: Divorcing with Children

Cohabitation and Children

Cohabitation and divorce In August, the National Marriage Foundation released a contentious study suggesting that cohabiting couples pose a grave threat to the welfare of children. The practice of an unmarried adult couple living together without ever legally formalizing the relationship is far from new, but has become increasingly common. However, this study argues cohabitation is prone to instability, resulting in more break-ups than marriage. Many disagree with the central thesis of the stud...   Read more ...  

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: View from a Chicago Divorce Lawyer

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren It used to be commonplace for multi-generational families to live together with all adults having a hands-on role in the rearing of children. Divorce was uncommon. In those idyllic days grandparents played a special, part-time role. Nowadays many grandparents have more involved roles and it’s usually because of a sad story, including divorce, which left no other choice. According to AARP, 31% of adults are grandparents.  8% of those grandparents are regular...   Read more ...  

Are Divorced Parents Allowed to Relocate with Their Children Under Illinois Family Law?

Divorces aren’t easy in the most straight-forward of circumstances, but they become significantly more complex when minor children are involved. That complexity increases when one parent seeks to relocate with the child. While there are steps that must be taken, under Illinois family law, there is recourse for divorced parents who need to relocate with their children. Under Illinois family law, relocating with children after a divorce is called removal, and it is a common issue in divorce case...   Read more ...  

Celebrity Style Separation: “Conscious Uncoupling”

Conscious Uncoupling Gwenyth Paltrow and Chris Martin have been receiving an unusually large amount of attention surrounding their announcement to separate. This attention isn’t stemming from the public’s shock about the decision, but rather about how they have decided to separate – by ‘consciously uncoupling’. While reactions have ranged from confusion to criticism, as a Chicago divorce lawyer, the previously little-known concept is intriguing.   What is conscious uncoupling? &n...   Read more ...  

Utilizing Chicago Divorce Attorneys To Develop A Solid (Yet Flexible) Co-Parenting Plan

As a Chicago divorce attorney, I have seen firsthand how difficult dissolving a marriage can prove for my clients. A common challenge when working through the divorce process is agreeing on an effective co-parenting plan for your children. Divorcing with children brings a whole set of parameters to work through. Even if you and your spouse are on amicable terms, consulting with Chicago divorce attorneys can offer a comprehensive range of benefits as you strive to effectively construct a solid c...   Read more ...  

Creating and Maintaining a Close Father-Daughter Relationship Through Divorce

Father Daughter Relationships During Divorce Children play a central role in divorce cases. When couples with children divorce, child custody is often the most important issue in the case. The custody laws help determine whether to grant joint custody, the scope of visitation rights, child support, and much more. But as a Chicago divorce lawyer, I know that there’s more to the divorce process than just the legal rules. It’s crucial for divorcing and divorced parents to maintain a healthy re...   Read more ...  

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