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

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

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

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

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

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in child custody on Thursday, January 16, 2020. Unmarried fathers in Illinois and throughout the country may be able to gain rights to a child by acknowledging their paternity. Doing so may make it possible to avoid going to court to establish it. However, if the mother doesn’t agree that an individual is a child’s father, a court appearance may be inevitable to resolve the matter. An acknowledgment of paternity (AOP) document must be signed by both parents, and it may also need to be witnessed. By signing the document, a man