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Life is full of unexpected surprises and challenges, all the more so when living a post-divorce lifestyle. If you are in a co-parenting relationship with your ex-spouse, changes in either your routine or that of your co-parent can radically alter your familial...
Co-parenting is not always easy. It requires patience, sacrifice and empathy towards your ex-spouse, as impossible as that may seem. According to 750 ILCS Sec. 602.5(a), the court grants decision-making capabilities according to how the child’s best interest. This...
Assets division is often the most contentious part of divorce proceedings. Illinois is an equitable distribution state, meaning the distribution of assets may not be equal. However, it will be fair. Marital property Property purchased during the marriage is marital...
Prescription drug use is widespread in the United States. SingleCare estimates that 66 percent of adults take prescribed drugs. Illinois has harsh punishments for the unlawful possession of prescription medications. Illegal possession of an opioid carries the...
As a parent, going through a divorce is difficult. You must juggle your children's needs with the abrupt changes happening in your life. According to the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the court attempts to divide parenting time according to the child's best interest....
Orders of protection are a useful legal tool for people who feel threatened by a family or household member. According to the Illinois Attorney General, protection orders might impact child custody. If you lose your temper or demonstrate erratic behavior, you might...