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Tag Archives: Child Custody
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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The Multi-Disciplinary Nature of Family Law: Expecting the Unexpected
When people ask why I chose family law, I tell them that it’s one of the few areas of law where one not only deals at close range with clients, but one that touches on a plethora of areas of … Continue reading
Posted in Divorce
Tagged Bankrupcy, Business Entities, Chicago Divorce, Chicago Divorce Attorney, Chicago Divorce Attorneys, Child Custody, Divorce, Divorce Attorney, Estate Planning, Illinois Divorce, Illinois Family Law, Income Taxes, Insurance, Schiller DuCanto & Fleck, Visitation
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A Fresh Start in the New Year
Typically, each new year brings a sense of anticipation and a fresh start. However, it may not feel this way for those going through or contemplating a divorce. In fact, the new year may create uneasy feelings and a concern … Continue reading
Posted in Divorce
Tagged Chicago Divorce, Chicago Divorce Attorney, Chicago Divorce Attorneys, Child Custody, Child Visitation, Children, DuPage Divorce Attorney, Illinois Divorce, Illinois Family Law, New Year's Goals, New Year's Resolutions, Schiller DuCanto & Fleck, Set Goals, Wheaton Divorce Attorney
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
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