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

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. When someone other than a child’s parent gets custody of that child, it is referred to as third-party custody. This generally only takes place when the biological parents either don’t want their children or are unable to take care of them. Those in Illinois and elsewhere who want to obtain custody of a child must first show that they have standing to do so. For instance, a court may find that the person whom the child lives with could become a child’s legal parent.

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. There has been an increase in children born to unmarried individuals. This increase is seen across the country, including in Illinois. In the United States, it is estimated that 40 percent of children are born to unmarried parents. This is an 18 percent increase from 2007. The legal system in the United States is based on the idea that a baby’s parents are married to each other. One could ask what happens if the biological father does not want to be included in the

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