Waukegan Family Law Blog
When divorce becomes the only viable option
Illinois couples seem to separate daily. The reasons behind the uncoupling vary, but for many, one thing is clear: divorce is the only option. The staff at Thomas M. Gurewitz, Attorney at Law, understand that the reasons behind divorce may include painful topics....
Long-distance parenting is getting easier with technology
At least one spouse moves out of the family home during an Illinois divorce. When one or both parents end up moving far enough away from each other that evening and weekend visits are difficult, the parenting plan will need to take this into account. Noncustodial...
Frequent travel and the breakdown of a marriage
Marriages come to an end for myriad reasons: unfaithfulness, arguments about money, addiction or even just incompatibility. If one spouse is on the road a lot, this can also put a strain on a marriage. The spouse who stays at home may start to feel neglected or...
Parallel parenting in high conflict custody cases
After the anger and hurt of the breakup, it may be difficult for you and your spouse to sit down together and talk about how you will deal with Illinois child custody matters. At Thomas M. Gurewitz, Attorney At Law, we understand that some couples are not able to...
What should single fathers know about paternity?
If you are not married to the mother of your child in Illinois, and haven't admitted paternity either through a voluntary acknowledgment of paternity or in court, then you need to become familiar with the law and how it pertains to your rights to your child. You may...
Before you adopt your stepchild
At Thomas M. Gurewitz, Attorney At Law, in Illinois, we understand that many stepparents form a strong parent-child bond with their stepchildren and wish to become the legal parent. If you believe that stepparent adoption is in the best interests of your spouse’s...
How is paternity recognized in Illinois?
No matter whether you are contesting paternity or trying to establish it, knowing how the state of Illinois recognizes paternity is important since learning whether you are or are not the father of a child can help you decide how to move forward with your life. If you...
A conflict-free request for divorce
The worst part of a divorce, at least in those you have seen on television dramas, is the show-down in divorce court: The litigants are tense, and the attorneys are intimidating. The judge is frowning. Family and friends in the courtroom may be in tears. Now that you...
Determining who gets the pet in a sticky divorce
When a couple is embroiled in their divorce in the state of Illinois, it is not uncommon to hear about negotiations about their children, their property and their assets. However, a troubling decision that is not often publicized is determining who gets the pet. For...
Ways to help explain divorce to children
While individuals enter into marriage with a plan to stay together, the reality is that many Illinois couples decide that they are better apart than they are together. This can be an emotional time for both individuals, and particularly tough if children are involved....
