Posts By: MICHAEL C CRAVEN

How Do I Change a Parenting Time Schedule?

When couples with children finalize a divorce, one of the biggest components of the divorce settlement is the parenting plan, which includes an agreement on the parenting time schedule for each parent. This schedule, which must be reviewed and approved by the court, spells out exactly when each parent is to have primary care responsibilities for the children. Over time, it’s not unusual for a parent to need to make a change to a parenting time schedule.   So, how does one go about making ...   Read more ...  

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Marketing to millennials: How to bridge the generational gap

  Published in the February 9, 2018 edition of the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin   It’s a tale as old as time: An older generation complains about the work ethic and working style of a younger generation.   That divide has never been more prevalent than the separation between the millennial generation and those that preceded it. When looking to recruit millennials as employees or woo them as clients, it is best to look past the typical stereotypes and use the differences between t...   Read more ...  

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How to Develop a Parenting Plan that Benefits your Children

For divorcing couples with children, it is essential that you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse author and agree to a written parenting plan, often referred to as a parenting plan or allocation judgment, during the course of finalizing a divorce. This plan should clearly articulate how much time the children will spend with each parent and how decisions will be made regarding the health, education, religious studies and extracurricular activities of the children. Even if you and your soon-to-be ex-s...   Read more ...  

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How Do I Divorce My Spouse Who is Deployed?

The military divorce rate is significantly lower than the national average. According to an article in Military.com, the overall military divorce rate was recently at a decade-long low at 3.1 percent. That figure suggests that the overall military divorce rate is declining, but it nonetheless suggests that married couples have to deal with significant stress in the marriage, especially when one of the spouses is deployed. Notably, the divorce rate for male military service members is markedly lo...   Read more ...  

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Can I Contest My Spouse’s Petition for a Divorce?

If your spouse has filed a petition for divorce in Chicago or surrounding areas and you do not want to get divorced, do you have any options? For instance, can you refuse to accept the divorce papers when they are delivered to you, thereby preventing the divorce from moving forward? Or, if you do not believe the marriage should end and you want to continue working on the relationship with your spouse, is there a legal way to contest your spouse’s petition for divorce? Generally speaking, as lo...   Read more ...  

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What Are the Rules for Moving Back Home After a Divorce with Children?

Let’s assume you grew up outside of Illinois, resided in Chicago for your married life, had children while married and living in Illinois, and then get divorced in Illinois. If you wanted to move back to your home state to take advantage of: your family’s support network, job opportunities, or for other reasons, it could be difficult to move return to your home state if the other parent objects.   In short, you will need to learn more about “relocation” and how Illinois courts make ...   Read more ...  

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