Lake County Illinois Family Law Blog
Mediation can help with child custody decisions
Deciding on a child custody agreement is a challenging endeavor for some divorcing parents. Things can quickly become contentious if they only focus on what they want. A court will decide on child custody if the parents are unable to come to an agreement, but this takes the control out of the parents’ hands. Mediation […]
How can co-parenting affect your child’s future?
After a divorce, most parents choose to co-parent their children. You cannot avoid divorce’s impact on your kids, but you can change how it affects them in the long run. Kids trapped in a home with parents who fight or want out of the marriage tend to have worse lives than those who have amicably […]
Communication is Key to a Smooth Divorce Process
Of course you may not want to speak nicely with your soon to be ex-spouse during the divorce process, but it is necessary in order to make the split as smooth as possible. Click the link below for a few tips on how to communicate effectively during the divorce process.
6 Survival Tips for Single Moms
Life after divorce can be hard as a newly single mom. You are trying to figure out how to balance an entirely new lifestyle. Follow the tips below to help you adjust to this new lifestyle as a newly single mother. 1. Stop Comparing Everyone’s lives are different. You cannot compare your personal situation to another’s […]
So, Who Gets The Dog in a Divorce?
Often times the dog is awarded to one party, but some judges are now awarding shared custody of pets. Click the link below to learn more. https://www.justia.com/family/divorce/dividing-money-and-property/divorce-and-pets/#:~:text=While%20we%20may%20consider%20them,awarding%20shared%20custody%20of%20pets.
Mediation may benefit many couples going through a divorce
Couples who are ending their marriage have alternative options to a battle in court. Mediation has gained in popularity over the years, and it can be very beneficial for many couples. Litigation may still be the preferred method for some people, especially those who are unwilling to negotiate. However, mediation provides a much less stressful […]