The start of a new school year can be exciting for kids, but for divorced or separated parents, it often comes with its own set of challenges. Even parents who have successfully navigated previous years can find themselves running into...
Co-parent or second parent adoption has become an essential step for many families in Illinois—especially for same-sex couples and blended families. While marriage equality has granted many rights to LGBTQ+ couples, and Illinois state law is protective of LGBTQ+ families,...
We know that co-parenting can be challenging, especially when it comes to keeping communication clear, harmonious, effective, and organized. You will often hear lawyers and judges advising parties to treat co-parenting like a professional project, where the end goal is...
Fall is here, marking the onset of the holiday season. The holidays, while filled with joy, can also bring their share of parenting agreement challenges. While many parenting agreements try to address and prevent issues related to visitation during the...
Will winter ever end!? This time of year, it always feels like winter will last forever. The cold weather and continuously dark days can make us forget that Spring is just around the corner! That also means that many children...
Pro Bono organizations offer free or reduced-rate representation in civil legal matters for clients who lack the resources to hire an attorney on their own. The legal system in Illinois strives to provide equal justice to all citizens. Still, it...
It’s back-to-school time, which means that retail stores are stocking fall, Halloween, and winter holiday decorations. The collective groan can be heard across the country as you walk by the back-to-school supplies and see Christmas decorations starting to hit the...
After the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Justice Clarence Thomas wrote a concurring opinion (a statement outlining his stance on the ruling). Thomas stated that other Supreme Court rulings that used a similar legal argument as Roe v....
From start to finish, a divorce can take anywhere from a couple of weeks to several years. That’s because the traditional divorce route includes: Filing and serving a petition for dissolution of marriage Collecting and reviewing relevant financial information Hearings...
Does your mind, now that it’s the time of year when your child is likely making decisions about college, immediately jump to money? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. As parents, we want to do everything for our children, especially if...