Summer is a time when children can explore their interests, learn new skills, and engage in extracurricular activities. However, for divorced or separated parents sharing custody or parenting time, managing these activities can present unique challenges. Balancing the desire for your child to participate in enriching experiences while adhering to […]
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Help! My Ex is Badmouthing Me to the Kids!
December 22, 2023 Custody
As child custody attorneys, we get frequent requests from clients who want help when their ex is badmouthing them to the kids. In this blog, we will explore when these discussions are within the range of appropriate parenting and when badmouthing hurts the children, and lastly, what can a parent […]
If this is the first year that you are going to be alone, without a spouse, or without your children during the holidays, it’s time to prepare so that you will survive this as well as possible. Let’s be honest, the holidays will be difficult. It will be difficult on […]
Chicago Woman Lost Custody Because She Was Not Vaccinated
September 1, 2021 Custody
Judges routinely are tasked with the decision whether a child should be vaccinated. When parents can’t agree whether to vaccinate, then a judge will decide the issue. When parents share joint legal custody, they must reach an agreement regarding major medical decisions or alternatively the judge will decide the issue. […]