Category Archives: Child Custody

Forgotten in the Chaos: The Deadly Toll of Child Custody Battles on Children
The issue of child custody is no doubt one of the most heated and controversial topics that arise in a Chicago divorce. Who the children will live with and who will make important life decisions for the children born in a marriage that is soon-to-be over is something that both parties typically care deeply… Read More »

Man Stabbed in Back During Violent Child Custody Dispute in Michigan
It is likely no surprise to most Chicagoans that the issue of child custody in the context of divorce proceedings can be an incredibly heated topic. When a marriage comes to an end, if there are children born in the marriage, one of the most difficult and controversial topics that comes up in a… Read More »

1990’s Icon Recounts Child Custody Battle After Famous Film, Lost Custody Of Young Son
When we think about celebrities in the limelight who have skyrocketed to fame and success due to their roles on screen, we rarely stop to think about what might happen behind the proverbial curtain. The truth is that even Hollywood actors may face turmoil and hardships when it comes to getting a divorce, and… Read More »

What You Should Know About Domestic Violence And Child Custody In Chicago Divorce Cases
There is no doubt that domestic violence is an especially sensitive and difficult topic. Couple the fear, control, violence, and danger of domestic violence with a tense and stressful divorce, and you have the recipe for a very complex and challenging divorce process. Domestic violence may be a very good reason for a married… Read More »

Who Gets To Decide? The “Best Interests Of The Child” When It Comes To Allocation Of Decision-Making Responsibilities In Chicago Divorces
One of the most important and hotly contested issues in a divorce involving children is child custody. Which parent the child or children should primarily live with, and which parent should make important life decisions on behalf of the child or children, are certainly not issues that all parents agree on when it comes… Read More »

Chicago Divorces: Three Issues To Consider When Kids Are Involved
Determining what happens to children can be one of the most contentious and time-consuming parts of the divorce process. Divorcing parents are met with a host of different issues related to children during a divorce that are both complicated and, often, hotly contested. Divorcing parents often don’t meet eye to eye when it comes… Read More »