On behalf of Gauthier Family Law | Jun 11, 2020 | Allocation Of Parental Responsibility
Children thrive on stability. Life is constantly changing, and even children must be able to adjust. However, providing stability helps children feel secure. If a child’s parents were never married, then transitioning between each parent’s household is already a part...
On behalf of Gauthier Family Law | Mar 11, 2020 | Allocation Of Parental Responsibility
Summer in Illinois may still feel far away, but in just a few short months, school will be out and the kids will be back at home. And for divorced parents, now is the time to start planning for the summer and how it will affect their child custody arrangement. So,...
On behalf of Gauthier Family Law | Feb 27, 2020 | Allocation Of Parental Responsibility
It is a myth that having a child with special needs leads to divorce. While it can be stressful for both parents and the marriage, that stress rarely contributes to or leads to a divorce. Even so, parents of children with special needs can still face a risk for...
On behalf of Gauthier Family Law | Feb 21, 2020 | Allocation Of Parental Responsibility
A divorce, especially a high-asset divorce, can create significant conflict between you and your ex-spouse. And that is all on top of the complex emotions of anger, grief and relief that you might be feeling when you end your marriage. Trying to work through the past...
On behalf of Gauthier Family Law | Jan 16, 2020 | Allocation Of Parental Responsibility
For a custody agreement to work, co-parents must be willing to work together and be fairly flexible. After all, even though a child custody agreement is often necessary when parents are not married or are divorced, what is written on paper will not always perfectly...
On behalf of Gauthier Family Law | Dec 23, 2019 | Allocation Of Parental Responsibility
When going through a divorce, one of your most significant worries might be about acquiring custody rights or visitation time. Illinois now uses the term parental responsibility when referring to child custody and visitation rights. While a judge is deciding which...
On behalf of Gauthier Family Law | Dec 11, 2019 | Allocation Of Parental Responsibility
When it comes to creating a parenting plan in a divorce, most people consider how they will divide parenting time and parental responsibilities, as well as the guidelines for parenting and discipline they will establish in two separate homes. All of these are...
On behalf of Gauthier Family Law | Nov 29, 2019 | Allocation Of Parental Responsibility, Family Law
As any divorced parent knows, co-parenting is no easy feat. It takes a considerable amount of collaboration and agreement to place the child’s needs and best interests first. It can take a while to grow accustomed to this situation, but even then, children and their...
On behalf of Gauthier Family Law | Nov 14, 2019 | Allocation Of Parental Responsibility
The holidays are just around the corner. And though they may be filled with cheer, they are often filled with stress too, as people plan get-togethers with family and friends. For divorced parents, that holiday stress might compound when they think of how to plan and...
On behalf of Gauthier Family Law | Jul 18, 2019 | Allocation Of Parental Responsibility
Shared custody that grants both parents time to raise their children after a divorce has the potential to produce many psychological and emotional benefits. Parents going through the process of divorce in Illinois will need to work out a custody agreement and...
