Category Archives: Child Custody Attorney
Child Custody Cases in Cook County Courts
When parents separate or divorce, few issues are more important than determining how children will be raised moving forward. Child custody cases in Cook County Courts often involve difficult decisions regarding parenting responsibilities, parenting time schedules, visitation rights, and other matters affecting a child’s well-being. Illinois law focuses on protecting the best interests of… Read More »
Co-Parenting Apps And Court Expectations
How parents communicate after separating or divorcing can impact almost every part of a case involving their child. Illinois courts want parents to talk in ways that support the child’s best interests and avoid unnecessary conflict. Judges often suggest or require parents to use co-parenting apps to handle communication, schedules, expenses, and visitation. These… Read More »
High-Conflict Child Custody Cases In Illinois
High-conflict custody cases in Illinois involve significant disagreements over parenting decisions, communication issues, and concerns for a child’s safety or well-being. These cases are often emotionally and legally complex, especially when parents cannot cooperate. As conflict escalates, courts play a greater role in determining parenting responsibilities, parenting time, and decision-making authority. Illinois courts prioritize… Read More »
Co-Parenting Communication Habits That Reduce Conflict
For many parents in Schaumburg and across Illinois, the most challenging part of divorce is learning how to communicate after the relationship ends—not the court process itself. When children are involved, both parents are expected to put the child’s best interests first and keep communication as smooth as possible. Poor communication often leads to… Read More »
Co-Parenting vs. Parallel Parenting: Which Works After a High-Conflict Divorce?
When a marriage ends, the focus often shifts from the marital relationship to the welfare of the children involved. For some parents, working together after a divorce is possible. For others, continued communication can lead to ongoing conflict that harms children. That’s where understanding the difference between co-parenting and parallel parenting becomes crucial. These… Read More »
Difference Between Decision-Making And Parenting Time
At the Law Office of Fedor Kozlov, we meet many parents who are confused about how Illinois courts divide responsibilities after a separation. The shift in terminology from “custody” to “allocation of parental responsibilities” has caused even more uncertainty. Many parents assume that whoever has the children more often automatically makes the major decisions,… Read More »
What Illinois Families Get Wrong About ‘Fair’ Division Of Parenting Time
Many Illinois families come into my office believing that “fair” parenting time means dividing a child’s schedule into equal halves. I understand why this assumption is common. Parents want to protect their relationship with their child, and the idea of a 50/50 division sounds logical and balanced. But Illinois law does not decide parenting… Read More »
How Courts Determine The Child’s Best Interests in Illinois
As a divorce attorney serving Schaumburg families, I understand how emotional and stressful parenting disputes can be. When parents separate, one of the most important questions becomes how the court will decide what parenting arrangement best supports the child. These decisions influence where a child lives, how much time each parent spends with them,… Read More »
The Rise of ‘Birdnesting’ in Illinois Custody Cases: Does It Work?
As a divorce lawyer in Schaumburg, I have seen custody arrangements evolve in creative ways over the years. One arrangement that has been gaining attention is “birdnesting,” a system where the children stay in the family home while the parents rotate in and out. The goal is to provide stability for the children during… Read More »
Reasons A Judge Will Deny Relocation Illinois
As a Schaumburg divorce attorney, I am often asked why a judge might deny a parent’s request to relocate with their child. Relocation cases in Illinois are among the most emotionally charged and legally complex matters in family court. The decision does not depend solely on a parent’s desire to move or improve their… Read More »