Multi-State Divorce & Family Law Blog by Stange Law Firm, PC

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Wednesday, March 20, 2019. Typically, a court will allow noncustodial parents in Illinois to see their children after a divorce. In some cases, a judge will order that visitation happen under the supervision of another person or occur in a public place. In some cases, visitation rights are granted under the condition that a parent seek help for an anger, substance abuse or other type of problem. Ideally, a parent will comply with such an order as quickly as possible. Doing so shows the court that a mother

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Friday, February 8, 2019. While every family court judge tries to rule in the best interest of the child in each case, the reality is that mistakes happen. In custody cases in Illinois and across the United States, judges may make a judgment call that isn’t right. Thankfully, parents have the right to appeal most custody orders, but the rules regarding these appeals can vary between one state and another. The first thing to consider is whether the order in the custody case is final. A final order

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Wednesday, January 23, 2019. Under certain circumstances, an Illinois parent may need to turn over their children to another adult for a short period of time. This is referred to as temporary guardianship when the other adult isn’t the other parent. A parent raising a child on their own may need to take this action if, for example, they were going to be out of town for an extended period or incapacitated while recovering from surgery. Establishing temporary guardianship in Columbia, MO allows a child to live with