How to live with your spouse when you can’t stand each other

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce on Wednesday, April 8, 2020. Your marriage is definitely over — but you and your spouse are currently stuck living together. Economic and physical concerns, along with worries about leaving the children, can keep couples living together uncomfortably long after a marriage sours. You may hope to one day have a much more balanced or friendly relationship with your spouse — but that’s not where you’re at today. How do you cope when you and your spouse clearly don’t get along but are stuck living together for the foreseeable future?

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Can your ex just ‘take the kids’ away from you?

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in child custody on Friday, March 27, 2020. One of the most devastating and gut-wrenching threats one parent can hurl at another is the statement, “I’ll take the kids, and you’ll never see them!” If your spouse has just threatened you with these words or anything similar, take a deep breath and a big step back. Your spouse doesn’t have all of the control in this situation. The courts are primarily concerned with doing whatever is best for the children in this situation — which usually means having both parents around. Your

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The possible benefits of divorce mediation

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in divorce mediation on Friday, March 13, 2020. Getting divorced can be emotionally painful regardless of how long individuals have thought about pursuing them. However, Illinois residents and others might be able to make the process of ending their marriages easier by working with mediators. One advantage of working with a mediator is that couples can decide for themselves when and where they want to meet. They may also be able to decide how long each mediation session should last. Meetings are controlled events that are designed to help everyone remain calm

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What to know about supervised visitation

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in child custody on Thursday, February 27, 2020. Illinois parents who have gotten divorced may be restricted to having supervised visitation with their children. This generally occurs if there is reason to believe that the child could be in danger if left alone with a mother or father. Typically, visitation takes place in a public facility or at a parent’s home under the watchful eye of a social worker or other designated party. The goal is to ensure that a parent and child can maintain their relationship while a court’s concerns are

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Tips for parents who have joint custody

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in child custody on Thursday, February 13, 2020. It isn’t uncommon for parents in Illinois and throughout the country to share physical custody of their children after a divorce. However, it can be challenging to create an arrangement that works for both the parents and the children. Ideally, the parents will realize that they are responsible for doing what is best for their children regardless of how they feel about each other. It is also important to understand that a child’s needs will vary based on their age and other factors. These

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How to successfully raise children after a divorce

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in child custody on Tuesday, January 28, 2020. Going through a divorce in Illinois can cause pain for each ex-spouse and can leave children feeling insecure. Thankfully, there are a few strategies that co-parents can use to cope with this pain and help their children feel safe as they grow up. Since a parent will likely spend less time with their children after a divorce, this means that they will miss out on some big moments in the children’s lives. One way that co-parents can help each other cope with this is

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