South Chicago Family Law Blog
Making divorce go more smoothly even before you get married
It may seem unusual to you to contemplate divorce before you have even gotten married, but that is just what many Illinois couples who are marrying for the first time appear to be doing. Many of the new generation of adults, the Millennials, come from homes in which...
Working these 2 benefits of joint custody into a parenting plan
Cook County parents facing divorce often want to make sure they get to spend as much time with their children as possible. For many of them, this means a joint custody arrangement. While there are many benefits to this type of agreement, working them into a parenting...
How does the court determine the best interests of the child?
Cook County parents who are getting a divorce will need to sort out custody and parenting time issues as part of the process. For most of them, this could be the most important part of the breakup since both parents want as much time with their children as possible....
The divorce process could see some changes, at least temporarily
So much has changed for people here in Illinois and elsewhere, but some things never change. Some married couples still want to go their separate ways, which means filing for divorce. At least for now, filing for divorce may not be as easy as it was at the beginning...
Parents can stay connected with children by virtual visitation
Being a parent is not easy under the best of circumstances. When Illinois parents decide to divorce, the job takes on new dimensions. Staying connected to the children is just one of the hurdles they need to account for when working out a child custody agreement. For...
A useful tool for use in an Illinois divorce
Ending a marriage can be a financially devastating prospect, but it does not necessarily have to be. Even though financial changes are inevitable, it is still possible to leave the marriage with some economic security. Illinois residents facing divorce may want to use...
Preparing for a life after divorce
The unavoidable truth regarding divorce is that life will change. Even though many Illinois residents feel as though they have no control over their lives during this time, they can take numerous steps that would help them create a life after the divorce is final....
Consider these things when creating a parenting plan
Divorce can easily take its toll on an Illinois family. Parents need to find a way to continue caring for their children despite any emotional fallout that remains after the divorce is final. One way to do that is to make sure to include some preemptive provisions...
Using a parenting plan to avoid disputes
Working together to raise children can be challenging for married couples, let alone those who are divorced. Knowing this, Illinois couples who are still in the process of divorcing would probably benefit from sitting down and carefully designing a parenting plan to...
Should you try to keep negotiating or take your divorce to court?
Most Illinois couples who are ready to end their marriages do not want it to drag on for months or years. They want to get through the divorce process as quickly as possible, so they decide to try to negotiate a settlement. Unfortunately, with all of the emotions the...
