A variety of circumstances such as a lost job or an unexpected medical expense could affect a parent’s responsibility to pay child support. But some changed circumstances do not legally warrant a change in child support order. The following are some examples of...
Is sole allocation of parental responsibilities possible for me?
In most cases, parents end up sharing parenting responsibilities after a divorce. This joint allocation of parental responsibilities is also known as co-parenting. There is ample evidence that children do best when both parents maintain an active presence in their...
Do you know these facts about right of first refusal?
You and your soon-to-be-ex-spouse began finalizing your child custody plan, and you want to ensure that you spend as much time as possible with your child. Have you heard of the right of first refusal? Right of first refusal is a parenting and child custody concept...
Custody concerns are more complicated for some same-sex couples
Illinois first legalized same-sex marriage in 2013. With the ability to marry, however, also comes the ability to divorce. Same-sex divorce cases can be extremely complex. Perhaps the most complex issue concerns the allocation of parental responsibilities for men who...
How can nesting help our divorcing family?
Divorce is hard, but some people argue that coming up with an effective co-parenting plan and executing it in the aftermath is even more difficult. Co-parenting requires good communication and can potentially be very stressful, and moving the kids between houses poses...
Two ways to save money during divorce
Divorce is stressful on both emotional and financial levels. The divorce process alone can cost thousands of dollars, after which you may owe child support and spousal maintenance on an ongoing basis. Fortunately, there are ways to reduce the cost of the divorce...
Tips for navigating co-parenting issues
Parenting can sometimes be challenging after divorce. You may no longer be married to your ex, but you must still co-parent together, which can bring up a lot of issues. You might be spending less time with your child than you would like, or you may be dealing with...
Sharing parental responsibilities after divorce
In the majority of divorces, parents share the allocation of parental responsibilities. These responsibilities include decision-making and parenting time. The reason for this is simple: children tend to do best when both parents are raising them, even if those parents...
What benefits does mediation offer?
If you and your spouse have begun thinking about divorce, but neither of you looks forward to hashing out your marital problems in a public courtroom, you may wish to consider obtaining a mediated divorce as opposed to a litigated one. Mediate.com lists the major...
Gray divorce brings up different issues to consider
Getting divorced past the age of 50 can present a number of problems and challenges in Illinois. For example, these soon-to-be exes will need to give more consideration to assets like retirement plans. After all, they will have fewer years to save before retiring. One...
