Posts Categorized: Family Law

Parental visitation is often discussed at length. But one topic that can be overlooked is sibling visitation.   There are many situations in which siblings can be separated from each other. Some examples include:   Siblings over the age of 18 wanting to visit a younger sibling Siblings separated because of a fall out between parents Siblings who are adopted by a different family/or in foster care Siblings with different parents (ex: those who have the same mother but different father)...   Read more ...  

Whenever the question of adoption arises, the law must examine the rights of both biological parents. There are multiple situations in which an adoption may alter the biological parent’s rights. We will examine some common types of cases.   Stepparent Adoptions   In today’s world of blended families, there are many scenarios in which a stepparent would want to adopt a stepchild.   Illinois does not allow a child to have three legal parents, so there are two ways a stepparent w...   Read more ...  

The ultimate goal of divorce in Chicago is to end the marriage and wrap up the legal implications of the marital relationship, so you can expect that fiscal issues will be at the forefront of the proceedings.   The Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act includes a section on three key financial considerations: alimony, child support, and property division. You might not have to address all of these matters but, when you do, they could impact your divorce case during the proceedin...   Read more ...  

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Summer break: that unstructured stretch of the year. Without proper planning, it has the potential to become a parenting debacle. In this article, I will discuss how an upcoming divorce might change current plans and set future guidelines for summer vacation custody, even if you and your spouse will no longer live close to each other. While reading, please keep in mind that this information is not intended as advice to apply to any specific case. Your final custody agreement should be the result...   Read more ...