Any parent undergoing a divorce is already well aware of its effects on everyone involved in the process. Separation brings with it an emotional, mental, and even physical toll on the whole family and every...

Illinois recently stopped awarding custody of children to parents and instead began allocating parental responsibilities. While the language has changed, much of what family law judges are required to do has not. There are many...

Divorce Court Tips for couples getting a divorce in Illinois While many divorcing couples do succeed in keeping their divorce out of court thanks to methods like divorce mediation, sometimes issues arise that require the...

As the world becomes more and more digitally connected, it is easier than ever to find new opportunities for education and employment. Sometimes, however, these opportunities make take a person far from home, potentially out...

If you are a divorced or unmarried parent, you know how complicated it can be to make a holiday schedule for your child. Even in the most amicable of co-parenting situations, holidays tend to cause...

Sometimes a couple needs to live apart but they are not willing or ready for a divorce. In cases like these, a legal separation may be appropriate. A legal separation is handled in much the...

In pop culture, casual references to divorce and property division seem to assume that, no matter what, divorcing spouses will automatically split their assets in half, each getting an equal share. While there may be...

If you share physical custody of your child, you probably treasure the time you get to spend together. Depending on your visitation or custody agreement, it can be difficult to forge and foster a parent-child...