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Divorce And Pending Immigration Status
Divorce is challenging on its own, but when it intersects with pending immigration status, the process can become even more complex. If you or your spouse are in the immigration process while going through a divorce in Illinois, it’s essential to understand how the two areas of law interact. Green card applications and spousal visas depend on marital status, and divorce can significantly impact pending petitions. As a divorce attorney, I’m here to help you understand your legal rights and options so you can address these issues while comply...
Virtual Visitation in Chicago Child Custody Cases
As technology becomes an integral part of our daily lives, virtual visitation is becoming more common in child custody cases throughout Chicago and Illinois. Virtual visitation allows a parent to maintain meaningful contact with their child through video calls, instant messaging, and other digital means. Virtual visitation is meant to supplement in-person visits and make sure that the parent-child relationship remains strong when physical visits are limited. In cases where domestic violence allegations have been lodged against one parent, virtu...
How Substance Abuse Affects Divorce Decisions In Illinois
Divorce is never an easy process, and when substance abuse is a factor, the challenges can multiply. In Illinois, substance abuse can significantly impact decisions related to child custody, parenting time, property division, and even spousal support. As an attorney handling divorce cases in Schaumburg and throughout Chicago, I’ve seen how substance abuse affects families and the court’s decisions. Whether you have a spouse struggling with addiction or you are facing accusations of substance abuse yourself, you need to understand how Illino...
What Constitutes An Unfit Parent And The Process For Seeking Sole Custody In Illinois
When a parent seeks sole custody in Illinois, one of the most significant factors the court evaluates is whether the other parent is deemed unfit. Determining parental fitness can be a sensitive and challenging process, but it’s essential to ensure the child’s safety and well-being. As a custody attorney, I often work with parents who are concerned about their children’s future and want to ensure their rights are protected throughout this process. Illinois law places the best interests of the child as the highest priority in c...
How Mental Health Issues Can Influence Custody Decisions in Illinois
Custody decisions can be among the most challenging aspects of a divorce or separation, especially when mental health issues are involved. Courts in Illinois focus on what is in the best interests of the child, but understanding how mental health affects custody outcomes is complex. Parents may worry about how a history of mental health challenges or ongoing treatment could impact their role in their child’s life. We aim to clarify how mental health factors affect custody cases, what Illinois courts consider, and how parents can advocate ...
The Impact of Substance Abuse on Child Custody Decisions in Illinois
When substance abuse is a factor in a child custody case, it can greatly impact the outcome. In Illinois, the court’s primary concern is the child’s best interests, which leads judges to examine each parent’s behavior closely. Substance abuse, whether involving drugs or alcohol, often raises questions about a parent’s ability to provide a safe and stable home. For parents dealing with these issues, understanding how Illinois law addresses substance abuse in custody cases can clarify what to expect and what steps may be needed to pro...
Co-Parenting Across State Lines
Co-parenting across state lines is a complex endeavor. Whether it’s due to a job relocation, personal reasons, or a fresh start, moving across state lines while maintaining a co-parenting relationship requires an understanding of Illinois interstate custody laws. This understanding helps to make sure you know how to protect your parental rights and ensure your child’s best interests are protected. In Illinois, when parents live in different states, child custody and visitation matters fall under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdictio...
Domestic Violence Charges And Orders Of Protection In Illinois
Domestic violence allegations can have a profound impact on family law matters, especially when entangled with divorce, child custody, and visitation rights. As a Schaumburg family law attorney handling domestic violence accusations during such proceedings, I see firsthand how these allegations affect families. Illinois law provides remedies for those seeking protection. It’s important to understand both the legal ramifications of these charges and the protections available, whether you are seeking an order of protection or defending against ...
How Attorneys Help Resolve Disputes In High-Conflict Custody Cases
As an experienced Schaumburg custody dispute attorney, I know firsthand how distressing and emotionally taxing high-conflict custody cases can be. Where the parents cannot agree on how to divide parenting time, emotions are running high, and the process might get burdensome for all parties involved, especially the children. I help you work your way through such a difficult time, advocate for your parental rights, and protect the interests that a child has under Illinois law. What Is A High-Conflict Custody Case? A high-conflict custody case is ...
Illinois Right Of First Refusal In Parenting Time Agreements
As an attorney representing Schaumburg, I am well-versed in parenting time agreements and feel they are invaluable in building up stability and continuity in a child’s life after a divorce or separation. There are those areas within the concept of a parenting time agreement that do not always rise to the level of importance it deserves but is absolutely vital. The “Right of First Refusal” is one of those. A parenting time agreement in Illinois can include a “Right of First Refusal,” which provides that if one paren...