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Family Lawyers Bloomington, IL Many people believe that living together, or cohabitating seems like a logical step before deciding to get married or when skipping marriage altogether. If it does not work out, they part ways and that’s that, right? It is not that simple if you have been together for any length of time […]

The Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986 establishes severe penalties for anyone convicted of domestic violence. According to domestic violence law, abuse includes both physical and emotional abuse. It is also considered abuse to harass, threaten, or force someone to do something against his or her will. The law is designed to be broad so […]

Custody cases can be very complex and complicated depending on the parties involved. Some parents are able to arrive at a mutually acceptable custody agreement that allows both parents to continue being an active participant in their child’s life. Unfortunately, that is not always the case and the court must intervene to decide custody issues […]

The real focus in a child custody dispute is the child. A child custody case can be heartbreaking for all parties; however, it can be devastating for a child who is caught in the middle of warring parents. Obviously, it is in the best interest of everyone concerned if the parents can focus on the […]

The U. S. Census results from 2000 revealed that 2.4 million children were being raised by their grandparents. By the 2010 census, that number had more than doubled to 4.9 million. The epidemic has grown so fast that USA.gov now has a special webpage for grandparents seeking assistance with raising their grandchildren. Unfortunately, this is […]

“I am still paying child support though the children are living with me and the custody arrangement has changed. Do I have to continue paying?” When the court issues a child support order and custody order, it is based on the facts and circumstances presented to the court at the time the order was signed. […]

The end of a marriage is often a sad and painful event filled with emotions ranging from guilt and hurt to frustration and anger. Each party is dealing with emotions they never imagined they would ever suffer when they decided to get married. The act of living under the same roof becomes impossible for most […]

According to the National Center for Health Statistics, 40.7% of all births during 2012 were born out of wedlock. A child born out of wedlock creates a situation where the paternity of the child could be called into question. It also raises the question of who has legal custody of a child born out of […]

When parents divorce, custody can be a very emotional and contentious issue if the parents cannot agree how to co-parent after the divorce. The issues of custody and visitation are often the most hard-fought and disputed issues in a divorce action. The emotional and financial aspects of legal custody drive parents to take drastic steps […]

Parents have the responsibility to financially support their children. This obligation does not end with a divorce. Child support is not intended to be a punishment for the parent paying the support nor a reward for the parent receiving the support. Child support is simply a way to meet your child’s financial needs and expenses. […]