On behalf of McCarthy & Allen | May 11, 2020 | Child Custody
If you are facing a divorce and you have children, you likely have significant custody concerns. Illinois courts will make a parenting time determination when parents cannot agree with one another. Before your court date, learn more about how child custody works in...
On behalf of McCarthy & Allen | Apr 26, 2017 | Child Custody
When you became one of many other divorced parents in Illinois, you likely determined you’d not allow the situation to cause a breakdown in your relationship with your children. You worked long and hard to negotiate a viable visitation plan. However, with summer...
On behalf of McCarthy & Allen | Apr 13, 2017 | Child Custody
Some of the Illinois divorces that occur this year will involve parents who want to keep their children’s best interests at heart as they sever marital ties and move forward to new lifestyles. Most parents agree that keeping what’s best for children a main...
On behalf of McCarthy & Allen | Apr 6, 2017 | Child Custody
Illinois parents who divorce face many challenging issues concerning their children. First of all, decisions about very basic matters, such as where children will live after a divorce is finalized, must be made. If parents agree on such matters, the court need merely...
On behalf of McCarthy & Allen | Feb 2, 2017 | Child Custody
Illinois parents who’ve divorced understand how challenging it can be to develop new parenting plans that keep children’s best interests at heart. Many say children themselves should be consulted more often when it comes to decisions regarding child...
On behalf of McCarthy & Allen | Jan 19, 2017 | Child Custody
Actor Alan Thicke unexpectedly passed away in December 2016. His son, Robin, did not invite his former wife to his father’s funeral. He later claimed she never liked his father anyway and would only want to be there for publicity purposes. He has also stated...
On behalf of McCarthy & Allen | Dec 27, 2016 | Child Custody
Many Illinois parents understand what it is like to go through a court battle regarding custody of their children. A man in another state had been engaged in a child custody fight with the mother of his three children. He was eventually granted custody by the court,...
On behalf of McCarthy & Allen | Dec 13, 2016 | Child Custody
Just weeks ago, news of Scottie Pippin’s contentious divorce situation spread throughout Illinois and across the internet. This week, another NBA player is in the news after a small victory in a circuit court regarding an ongoing child custody battle. DeAndre...
On behalf of McCarthy & Allen | Nov 20, 2016 | Child Custody
Adapting to a new parenting plan after divorce can be quite challenging for former spouses in Illinois and elsewhere. With a new holiday season approaching, many parents might be worried that confusion or discord will arise regarding visitation schedules. To prevent...
On behalf of McCarthy & Allen | Nov 7, 2016 | Child Custody
Former spouses facing child-related issues in Illinois may be greatly challenged by disagreements regarding what is best for a child. Achieving an amicable solution is often easiest when experienced assistance is sought. Especially in situations in which one parent is...
