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Category Archives: Child Custody & Visitation
Preparing For Summer Co-Parenting
Though many children look forward to the fun, freedom, and activities that typically come with summer vacation, it can be a challenging time for both the children and the parents in divorcing or post-divorce families. Under many custody arrangements, children … Continue reading
Posted in Child Custody & Visitation, Divorce
Tagged Chicago Divorce, Chicago Divorce Attorney, Chicago Divorce Attorneys, Child Custody, Children, DuPage Divorce Attorney, Joint Child Custody, Summer Co-Parenting, Summer Vacation, Summer Visitation, Visitation, Wheaton Divorce Attorney
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Tips on How to Reconnect with an Estranged Child
Some parents have estranged relationships with their children. Whether the estrangement was caused by bad decisions, alienation by the other parent, geographical constraints, service in the military and separation from the child for a long period of time, or other … Continue reading
A Practical Guide to Navigating Visitation Disputes
All too often, litigants work tirelessly to finalize a comprehensive parenting order only to have disputes over parenting time after the order is entered. The purpose of this article is to provide a few practical tips to deal with these … Continue reading
A Joint Parenting Agreement is a Contract
When parties are negotiating terms of a Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA) or a Joint Parenting Agreement (JPA) at the eleventh hour, they might be inclined to make concessions for the sake of “getting it over with.” Perhaps the parties are … Continue reading
Posted in Child Custody & Visitation, Divorce
Tagged Chicago Divorce, Chicago Divorce Attorney, Chicago Divorce Attorneys, Child Custody, Children, Custody Agreement, Divorce, Divorce Attorney, Illinois Divorce, Illinois Family Law, Joint Parenting Agreement, Marital Settlement Agreement, Schiller DuCanto & Fleck, Visitation
Holidays and Divorce – Tips for Enjoying the True Spirit of the Holidays
The holidays evoke universal feelings of peace, joy and hope. Yet, for some individuals going through the difficult process of a divorce, the mere mention of the holiday season causes anxiety. While it may seem impossible to enjoy yourself in … Continue reading
Back to School Tips for Divorced Parents
The beginning of the school year can be a hectic time for any parent. However, the return to school can be an especially stressful time for divorced parents who have to balance their child’s busy schedule between two households. The … Continue reading
Is it Really Easier to Seek Forgiveness Than Permission?
A New Law Penalizes Parents Who Violate Visitation Orders On August 21, 2012, Governor Pat Quinn signed Senate Bill 3823 into law. The law gives judges the authority to suspend driver’s licenses, impose fines and order jail time for people … Continue reading
Posted in Child Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Recent Cases & Law
Tagged Chicago Divorce, Chicago Divorce Attorney, Chicago Divorce Attorneys, Child Custody, Children, Divorce, Divorce Attorney, Illinois Divorce, Illinois Family Law, Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, Schiller DuCanto & Fleck, Visitation, Visitation Order
Top Ten Myths in Illinois Divorce Cases [Myth #6]
Myth: If I have shared or joint legal custody, and a shared visitation schedule, I won’t have to pay any child support. Not true. Courts are loathe to not award child support. They will look at the parenting schedule but … Continue reading
Posted in Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support
Tagged Chicago Divorce, Chicago Divorce Attorney, Chicago Divorce Attorneys, Child Custody, Child Support, Children, Divorce Attorney, Illinois Divorce, Illinois Family Law, Joint Child Custody, Joint Visitation, Schiller DuCanto & Fleck, Visitation
Top Ten Myths in Illinois Divorce Cases [Myth #5]
Myth: Joint legal custody means that the children spend half of their time with Mom, and half of their time with Dad. That is not true. Joint legal custody is a legal term that means major decisions concerning education, medical … Continue reading
Practical Tips for Divorcing Parents: Set and Remember Goals
A divorce can be one of the most difficult ordeals individuals experience in their lives. A family is being torn in two. Parents are separated from their children. Financial stability is undermined. Unfettered access to money and family is replaced … Continue reading
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