A father plays an important part in a child’s development. You should never be denied the opportunity to build a full relationship with your child. Illinois recognizes the importance of...

Each year, approximately 26,000 married couples separate in Illinois. Most of these divorces are resolved outside of the courtroom. Of course, there are plenty of exceptions. For many different reasons—from...

When parents get divorced, they often have ongoing obligations to each other. Until all your children become adults, they may be subject to an agreement or court order. In Illinois,...

The holiday season is supposed to be one of the happiest and most joyful times of the year. However, a high percentage of parents report the holidays make them feel...

In Illinois, courts have the authority to put restrictions on parental access to protect the best interests of the child. The concept is sometimes referred to colloquially as ‘supervised visitation.’...

Physicians have stressful jobs. The demands of the profession can put a tremendous amount of pressure on a doctor and their family. If divorce becomes the right path forward, there...

Following the end of a marriage, the spouse who has greater financial means may be ordered to pay support (alimony) to their former partner. In Illinois, alimony is most often...

Parents have a legal responsibility to provide financial support to their children. According to the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Illinois uses the income shares child support guidelines...

Are you preparing to get divorced in Illinois? If so, you undoubtedly want to make it through the process as efficiently and painlessly as possible. Unfortunately, your partner may not...

The term ‘child visitation’ is no longer officially used in Illinois. Instead, the concept of visitation is now encompassed by the term ‘parenting time.’ Under Illinois law (750 ILCS 5/602.7),...