The holiday season is a time for family. For grandparents, it is often one of the primary occasions they get to spend time with their grandchildren. This raises an important...

According to survey data collected by the American Psychological Association, more than 70 percent of American parents report the holiday season makes them feel “stressed” or “fatigued.” For divorced and...

Ending a marriage is stressful and complicated. With so many issues on your mind, taxes are probably one of the last things you want to think about. While that impulse...

A divorce decree that initially made sense may simply no longer work very well for you or your family. In Illinois, you may be eligible to obtain a post-decree modification...

If you are separated and you have school-age children, your parental responsibilities agreement should address their school breaks, vacations, and holidays. It is crucial you and your former partner make...

For parents of young children, going through a divorce is especially challenging. Matters of child custody, child visitation, and child support must be addressed and resolved. Under Illinois law, child...

As reported by the Pew Research Center, around seven in 10 Americans state they use social media on a regular basis. Social media habits vary widely — some people use...

The legal status of paternity bestows a set of legal rights and legal responsibilities on a father. While establishing paternity is automatic for married couples, it can sometimes be a...

Among the most contentious and complex questions any divorcing couple needs to resolve asks: How do we divide the marital property? A divorce cannot be finalized until the spouses can...

More and more Americans live in non-traditional families. According to research from The Step Family Foundation, approximately half of U.S. families are either "re-married" or "re-coupled". Currently, an estimated 30...