Technically, temporary custody orders expire when the judge enters a final order. However, Will County family law judges typically don’t start from scratch. Instead, an old idiom, possession is nine-tenths...

Even though the child custody and parenting time laws are under the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, in the Prairie State, unmarried parents have the same rights and...

A generation ago, most children grew up in “traditional” families. They lived with a married father and mother who had never been married to anyone else, along with their pure...

If you have been ordered to have supervised visitation in Illinois, someone must monitor you when you visit your child. Sometimes, the chaperone can be a parent or friend. In...

In Illinois family law cases, particularly those concerning custody disputes, various factors are considered by the courts to ensure the child's best interests are upheld. Among these factors, financial stability...

In the state of Illinois, child custody agreements are more than just legal documents; they represent the essential framework that dictates how separated or divorced parents will raise their children....

In today's ever-changing family dynamics, parenting plans play a crucial role. They help parents navigate the often tricky waters of life after separation or divorce. These plans are detailed roadmaps,...

When you have children and are getting a divorce, child custody and parenting issues need to be addressed carefully. Many divorcing couples establish a co-parenting plan with shared child custody....

Splitting child custody and co-parenting with your ex-spouse can be challenging. However, working well with your ex-partner is critical for the health and well-being of the children. Your children need...

For many years, the 1984 Parentage Act controlled most divorce, child custody, and other family matters. In 2016, Illinois lawmakers passed a co-parenting law. Surface changes included some name changes....