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Couples facing marital challenges have options beyond divorce. Both legal separation and divorce entail significant legal and personal considerations. The differences between legal separation and divorce is stark. Understanding the benefits and drawbacks is paramount. Legal Separation vs. Divorce: Key Differences Legal Separation: Divorce (Dissolution of Marriage): Benefits of Legal Separation Legal separation preserves the…

Grandparent’s rights hold a significant place in Illinois law. 750 ILCS 5/602.9 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes defines how grandparents can seek visitation rights with their grandchildren. The law covers who may file a petition. It also covers when a petition may be filed and what the court considers when reviewing the petition. In the…

What is Paternity? A parent’s legal relationship to a child requires establishing parentage. Parentage includes the relationship between the mother and child (maternity) and the relationship between the father and child (paternity). A person is considered the legal parent of the child when parentage is established. Certain rights and responsibilities attach, including the duty to…

Over time, circumstances change between parents that require a parenting plan to be modified. These circumstances can include a job change, an increase in workload, or even moving to a different state or city. When a substantial change occurs, individuals need to modify the parenting plan or visitation schedule. A parenting plan can only be…

Is Your Ex Interfering With Your Parenting Time? Is your ex interfering with your parenting time and not allowing you to see your child? When it comes to family law, often parenting time is of the utmost importance to the parents involved. While many parents are committed to acting in the best interest of their…

What’s a Parenting Plan? In Illinois, a parenting plan is a written agreement that allocates significant decision-making responsibilities and parenting time. The parties are required to submit a parenting plan to the court. It shall be done within 120 days of the date of filing a petition for allocation of parental responsibilities. At a minimum,…