After marrying someone who already has a child, it is common for a spouse to consider adopting that child when they’ve created a new family.There are stepparents who often help support the children and there are numerous other reasons for seeking an adoption....
Relocation with the children is difficult for both sides
Change is constant, and few people realize this better than parents. Couples who are separated but co-parenting often have the added difficulty of trying to fit life changes into their parenting plans. However, when major changes include relocation with the children,...
Overcoming the challenges of stepparent adoption
Marrying someone who already has a child can be a joyful and fulfilling experience. You may soon form a bond with your stepchild that is as deep as any parental connection. It is just such a realization that prompts many in Illinois to seek to adopt the children of...
Noticing the signs that a spouse wants a divorce
Divorce often occurs after a couple discusses their differences, tries counseling and agrees to end the marriage. However, many times one spouse is caught off guard when the other announces intentions to leave. It may be even more of a shock to learn that one’s spouse...
