South Chicago Family Law Blog

Grandparents play a vital role in a child’s life, offering love, support and cherished memories. But what happens when the child’s parents divorce? Will you still have the right to spend time with your grandchildren? In some states, grandparents do not have automatic...

A divorce is a highly challenging time for everyone in the family, but it can be more difficult for children, who will have to uproot their lives with the separation of their parents. For parents, making this transition as smooth as possible for their children may be...

Custody determinations are complex because they involve sensitive emotional stakes, legal complexities and an evaluation of the facts and circumstances, which can vary widely based on individual family dynamics. However, custody determinations can get even more...

Filing for divorce can be simple or complex, usually depending on your and your former spouse's circumstances. Regardless of complications, the petition must have the necessary information to become valid. If it has missing or incorrect details, it can cause issues...

These days, many parents in Illinois who end their marriages opt for a joint custody or co-parenting arrangement after they divorce. Of course, there were reasons you divorced, so trying to co-parent with your ex can be a challenge to say the least. Collaborating on...

In Illinois, courts do not always award alimony during divorces and when they do, the amount and relevant terms of the spousal maintenance vary. The courts consider several factors to ensure that their final decision involving alimony is fair and equitable to both...

Children provide parents with purpose and fulfillment but can also become the primary reason parents stay together. The problem with that is you might expose your children to an unhappy, unhealthy and toxic relationship. Therefore, staying together solely for the sake...

Both parents should stay involved in their children’s lives, especially during challenging times like a divorce. So, when it comes to figuring out parenting time, there are several considerations to remember. These factors are crucial in creating a parenting plan that...