A Father’s Fight: One Dad’s Tribulations Through The Family Court System

By Kristian Pedersen My story began like many others. My wife and I were discussing divorce. After returning from a late-August vacation, I accidentally found a message on my wife’s phone about meeting a man for drinks. When I told her, the divorce conversation accelerated. I texted her dad about …

How Difficult Is It To Change A Custody Order After 10 Years?

Question: How difficult is it to get a judge to change a custody order after 10 years? I have concerns about the safety of my children.

Can A DUI Affect The Custody Agreement?

Question: My divorce was finalized about two years ago and my two kids live with their mother. I recently found out my ex pleaded guilty to a DUI. Could this affect the custody agreement?

Is There Just Cause For An Emergency Custody Hearing?

I’m worried that my children’s mother is abusing them. How do I know if there is just cause to ask for an emergency custody hearing?

DadsDivorce Live: Raising Parental Alienation Awareness

Since 2006, the Parental Alienation Awareness Organization has marked April 25 as Parental Alienation Awareness Day.

Can Grandparents File For Custody?

Question: Both my 14- and 7-year-old grandsons have been abused repeatedly by their parents. Do I, as their grandmother who has been their only source of stability, have the right to obtain custody and what is the quickest way to have the youngest boy placed with me?

Combating False Allegations Of Child Abuse

Question: My wife has falsely accused me of abusing our child. What legal options of recourse do I have?

5 Ways To Fight Parental Alienation Syndrome

Tragically, children are often used as pawns or weapons during and after the divorce process. Often, this manifests itself in the form of parental alienation.

How Long Do You Have To Appeal A Restraining Order?

My ex-wife and I recently got into a physical altercation in which she attacked me when I was picking my child up for visitation. She filed a restraining order against me and we went to court.

The Pros And Cons Of At-Fault Divorce

On Jan. 1, 2016, the state of Illinois will overhaul its divorce law – known as the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act – for the first time since 1977. One of the major changes in the overhaul will be the elimination of at-fault divorce grounds. Now, the only …