Posts Categorized: Child Custody

Grandparents can be an integral part of a child’s life. Not only do they provide the benefit of their wisdom and unconditional love, but many are also the prime caregivers for the children of their children. As reported in the Chicago Tribune, more and more grandparents are raising their grandchildren due to situations where the… Read more »

Custody cases can prove challenging, especially when they involve two loving parents who both want physical custody of their child or children. The consequences are particularly obvious during this time of year. School is out and children everywhere are packing their belongings to spend the summer with one parent.   A recent report in the… Read more »

    A court can only review a case if it has the proper jurisdiction. Basically, “jurisdiction” is a court’s power to make legal decisions and judgments. This is true in all cases, including battles over child custody. Determining whether an Illinois court has jurisdiction to review a particular child custody case depends on the… Read more »

Divorce is often fraught with complications, particularly when the marriage produced children. In fact, child custody is often the most contentious aspect of a divorce proceeding. The Best Interests Standard Illinois courts adhere to the best interests standard when deciding child custody issues. In other words, courts base these decisions on what custody arrangement is best for… Read more »

  A divorce can become much more complicated with child custody issues.  Indeed, when divorcing spouses disagree about child custody in Illinois, the divorce process can grow contentious.  How do Illinois courts determine custody, and how can parents help to make their child custody arrangement work?   Child Custody Law in Illinois Under Illinois law,… Read more »