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Child Custody and Visitation Rights for Third Parties

Published March 15, 2024

Categorized as Child Custody & Visitation

In Illinois, the laws surrounding custody and visitation rights extend beyond just parents. Third parties, such as grandparents, stepparents, or other family members, may also seek custody or visitation rights under certain circumstances. The applicable laws are designed to prioritize the best interests of the child while also recognizing the importance of maintaining familial relationships.

BEWARE: Tips to Avoid Mistakes in a Custody Battle

Published December 31, 2023

Categorized as Child Custody, Child Custody & Visitation

Table of ContentsTips to Follow in a Child Custody BattleDon’t say anything negative about the other parent.Don’t deny the children’s contact, phone contact, or parenting time with the other parent.Continue to communicate with the other parent.Don’t let your feelings get the best of you.Do not make your children choose who they want to live with

Modifying the Allocation of Parental Responsibilities: Parenting Time

Published December 27, 2023

Categorized as Child Custody & Visitation

Many people are familiar with the terminology “custody” and “visitation” when thinking of child-related issues in dissolution and parentage matters. However, those are outdated terms. As of January 1, 2016, the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (IMDMA) began using “allocation of parental responsibilities” instead. Parental responsibilities include parenting time and significant decision-making responsibilities.

What Does It Mean to Be an Unfit Parent?

Published October 23, 2023

Categorized as Child Custody & Visitation

Table of Contents10 Things Courts Consider Evidence of an Unfit ParentEvidence – Not Just Allegations Unfortunately, family courts frequently hear allegations of parental unfitness. It is one of the more regularly alleged allegations in a family court proceeding between the parties involved in child custody or dissolution of marriage action. Accusing the other parent in

Common Back-to-School Issues for Divorced and Single Parents

Published August 27, 2023

Categorized as Child Custody & Visitation

Table of ContentsCoordinating SchedulesChoice of School is NOT an EmergencyAvoid Tardies and School Absences at All CostsSchool Supplies – Who’s Going to Pay?First Day of School There are common back-to-school issues many divorced and single parents face as summer vacation comes to an end. As children and parents prepare for a new school year, there

Religious Upbringing Clause in Custody and Marital Settlement Agreements

Published January 31, 2023

Categorized as Child Custody & Visitation

As Chicago custody attorneys, clients often asked how religious upbringing is handled when parents go through a divorce or are no longer together. In an Illinois divorce or custody case, a religious upbringing cause is typically incorporated into an Allocation Judgment (formerly called “Custody Judgments”). Even if the parties are not particularly religious, that information

Category: Child Custody & Visitation

Child Custody and Visitation Rights for Third Parties

BEWARE: Tips to Avoid Mistakes in a Custody Battle

Modifying the Allocation of Parental Responsibilities: Parenting Time

What Does It Mean to Be an Unfit Parent?

Common Back-to-School Issues for Divorced and Single Parents

Religious Upbringing Clause in Custody and Marital Settlement Agreements

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