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

Working a child’s best interests into their custody plan On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Thursday, September 26, 2019. Every child is a unique individual with their own special needs, preferences, and expectations. Illinois parents who have more than one child may recognize the diverse talents, emotions, and requirements possessed by each child. When children are affected by the divorces of their parents it can be difficult for adults and the courts to establish custody and support plans that will meet all of their needs and further their best interests. When children are involved

Spousal support can be a critical component of a divorce On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in family law on Thursday, September 12, 2019. Money is sometimes the reason that Illinois residents decide to end their marriages in divorce. When the partners to marital couples cannot agree on how to spend and save their money, they may find that unhealable wounds are created in their relationships. While money is not the key to happiness it certainly is an important part of supporting a growing family. Similarly, money is an important component in the divorce process as well. When

What is a post-divorce modification? On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in family law on Thursday, August 29, 2019. It can take months for an Illinois couple to work out the details of their divorce. If they have children and share significant wealth, there may be many unsettled issues that they must process through in order to ensure that all of the members to the dissolving family will be provided for once the divorce is complete. When a court agrees that the parties to a divorce have resolved all of their outstanding issues it will issue a decree

Considerations for military members going through divorce On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in military family law on Thursday, August 15, 2019. The divorce process is hard on everyone, even when the partners to the ending marriage are willing and able to work together. However, individuals who serve our country as a member of the military can run into extra challenges when they decide that they want to get a divorce. In Illinois and other states throughout the nation, military members must consider residency, benefits, and other factors when they wish to end their relationships with their spouses.

Divorce later in life can be financially crippling On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Friday, August 2, 2019. While it is important for Illinois residents to always be true to their own needs and emotions, it is important that they also fully realize the consequence that their decisions may have on their lives and futures. This is especially true when a person decides that they want to end their marriage in divorce. A divorce can bring about many emotional, financial, and legal changes that those who pursue it may not be prepared to cope with.

Interference can impact a father’s relationship with his child On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Fathers’ Rights on Thursday, July 18, 2019. Parents would do anything for their kids, and when parents must share their children’s time with their ex, it can be hard on everyone to find a good balance of how and when to be together. For some Illinois families, following the terms of child custody and visitation agreements are straightforward and the parties respect each other’s time with their shared children. For others, respecting their ex’s right to have interactions with their children is

Is it too soon to modify child custody for the next school year? On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Friday, July 5, 2019. Parents across Illinois may feel that while the days seem long, the years may blitz by at an incredible rate. A reader may feel as though they had just enrolled their child in kindergarten, only to blink and see them crossing the stage at their high school graduation. Time does not stop even when parents want it to so that they can enjoy the many diverse developmental stages their children go

Martial and separate property during an Illinois divorce On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Thursday, June 20, 2019. The property that a person owns when they get married may be treated differently depending upon what it is and what purpose it may serve in the individual’s relationship. For example, while the individual’s car may be shared with their spouse and immediately retitled to demonstrate their joint ownership of it, the individual’s pre-marital savings account may stay under their name only and untouched by the parties, never being used for marital purposes. Property in Illinois may

What rights does an unmarried father have? On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Fathers’ Rights on Thursday, June 6, 2019. Becoming a parent is a joyous if not stressful event in the life of an Illinois man. While he may not experience all of the physical pressures that his partner will undergo in order to bring a child into the world, he may share with her the worry and excitement, fear and love that take over as their baby’s due date gets closer and closer. The arrival of a baby may bring him and his partner closer

Differences between joint and sole physical custody plans On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Friday, May 24, 2019. Physical custody is one of the two issues that must be addressed when Illinois parents create parenting plans. Physical custody relates to where a child will live once their parents no longer have a relationship as well as which parent will be responsible for the child’s day to day needs. This form of custody may be shared between the parents in a joint arrangement or may be granted to one parent if the circumstances warrant such

Legal guidance for families considering step-parent adoption On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in family law on Thursday, May 9, 2019. It is often said that a person cannot choose their family, and to some extent this is a true statement. A child does not get to pick their biological parents, and though a person may select who they want to marry, that choice brings with it all of the good and bad of their new spouse’s relatives. Illinois families change over time as individuals marry, children are born and divorces split the legal unions that were formed