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

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Monday, December 2, 2019. Every parent in Illinois wants to raise well-balanced and emotionally stable children. For this to happen, it’s often important that the kids have a relationship with both of their parents. If the parents are separated, however, relationships could suffer. That’s why exes should take steps to co-parent effectively. While there are likely serious issues that caused the parents to split up, they will need to come together and do what is best for their children. They should openly communicate about the parenting schedule. When

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Wednesday, November 13, 2019. Parents in Illinois dealing with child custody issues might encounter an inconvenient court hearing date and wish to change it. While it is not always possible to do so, there are options that might allow it or provide alternative ways for a parent to appear in court. The procedure for this varies from state to state, but there are general guidelines about what a parent can do. In most cases, courts will not change a hearing date. There are exceptions to this, however. If

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Thursday, October 17, 2019. Parents in Illinois will generally share custody and visitation rights to their children. Therefore, they will generally need to decide ahead of time how they will make the transition from one parent to the other easier on themselves and their children. Ideally, parents will spend time creating a plan that includes details such as when and where transitions will occur. The children should also be notified in advance so that they know what to expect. It can be a good idea to allow children