Blog: Child Custody
- Relocation After Divorce in Illinois: What Parents Need to Know
Apr 23, 2026
Life after divorce often comes with new opportunities, and sometimes, new addresses. In many families across Chicago, Naperville, Park Ridge, and communities like Homewood, Glenview, or Hinsdale, a parent may consider moving for a job, to be closer to family, or for a fresh start. However, when children are involved, that decision can quickly raise legal questions. How far can a parent move without court approval? What notice is required? And how do courts decide...Read More - How Do Illinois Judges Determine the Best Interests of the Child?
Mar 13, 2026
If you are facing a divorce or parentage case in Illinois, you have probably heard one phrase repeated again and again: best interests of the child. That standard guides every parenting decision a judge makes, from determining where your child lives during the week to deciding who has authority over education and medical care. However, this legal standard is not generally based on guesswork or personal opinion. Illinois courts follow a structured framework under the...Read More