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

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

What is a post-divorce modification? On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Friday, April 26, 2019. When the parties to an Illinois couple reach the end of their divorce, they will presumably have all of their personal and financial matters worked out. They will have divided up their assets and debts, and they will have decided how items of property should be distributed between them. If they have kids, they will have worked out how custody will be established to serve their children’s needs, and they will have set rules on how child support and spousal

Many factors are considered when child support is ordered On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in family law on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. Child support is an important way for parents to ensure that their children are financially secure after they go through divorce. In Illinois divorce courts can order that parents pay child support and those orders will generally stipulate how much and when those payments must be made. Before a child support order is issued, though, many considerations must be made to determine an appropriate amount. Illinois courts use a set of guidelines to determine how

Revisiting a prenuptial agreement during a divorce On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Thursday, March 28, 2019. Prenuptial agreements, sometimes called premarital agreements, are contracts that are drafted before two people are joined in marriage. Prenuptial agreements often cover topics related to how the parties do and will own items of property and may also address if and how alimony should be awarded in the event that the parties’ marriage ends in divorce. A prenuptial agreement predates a marriage, and therefore it may sit unvisited for years if the couple that created it stays married.

What happens if a parent loses legal custody of their child? On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Thursday, March 14, 2019. It is hard to raise a child and doing it without the support of a co-parent in the home can be even more difficult. All across Illinois, mothers and fathers are trying to do their best for their kids, including those who have gone through divorce and are making important decisions about their children with former partners and spouses. Parents cannot stop actively making choices about their kids’ well-beings just because their marriages

When child custody and active deployment overlap On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in military family law on Thursday, February 28, 2019. A person who makes the commitment to serve the nation in the military takes on a heavy burden of duty and expectation. Depending upon their role in their branch of service they may work domestically to keep the country safe, or they may be subject to deployments overseas to serve in different missions. If an Illinois resident is responsible for the custody of their children when a domestic move or overseas deployment is required, they may

Establishing paternity has many legal ramifications On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Fathers’ Rights on Thursday, February 14, 2019. Parents often take pride in the actions and accomplishments of their children. From birth, parents may revel in the many ways their new babies change from day to day, and as their children age, they may marvel at the skills and talents their kids acquire through hard work and practice. Being a parent is a rewarding and difficult role that many Illinois residents choose to embrace. However, not all parents have the opportunity to watch their children grow