Using a Public Place for Parenting Time Exchanges
Parenting Exchange Maintaining a consistent and civil parenting time schedule can be difficult. Whether the time is court ordered or parents have set up a timetable that is best for them and the children, either parent can try to thwart the rules. The time and place of picking up or dropping off the kids is […]
Managing Parenting Time During the Holidays
Holidays are supposed to be a time of fun and celebration. However, for many families, dealing with parenting time calendars and ex-spouses during the holidays can cause anger and frustration. Moreover, it can be difficult to attend all of the family activities, keep important traditions alive, and stick to a parenting plan. Understanding the Parenting […]
Do Illinois Grandparents Have Visitation Rights?
When parents split up, the grandparents of the child rarely get any voice in the process of determining custody. However, the relationship between a child and a grandparent can play an important part in the healthy development of the child. In Illinois, grandparents do not have a right to visitation with their grandchildren. However, the […]
Stepparent Visitation Rights
Divorce may be considered by some as a process that breaks up families. However, in certain cases, a divorce can actually lead to new, strong family connections being formed. In cases where a divorced parent remarries, a very strong parent-child bond can develop between the new stepparent and his or her stepchildren. If the relationship […]
How Grandparents Can Obtain Visitation Rights in Illinois
Most families are made up of more than just parents and children. Grandparents, great grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and others can all be vital parts of a family’s structure. When parents split up and custody is primarily granted to one parent, it can be difficult for extended family members to continue to have contact with […]
Child Visitation: Why It's So Important
Entering into a suitable child custody agreement with an ex-spouse, while also negotiating the terms of a divorce, can be a stressful experience. It may be difficult to look past the hurt caused by a significant other when trying to pick up the pieces of a broken marriage, but when children are involved it is […]
