Ask a Divorce Lawyer: My kids don’t want to spend the summers away with my ex anymore. What can I do?

Question: Regarding changing venues. My divorce was finalized in Oregon in 2002. I was awarded sole custody and moved to South Carolina and remarried. My children are now 15 (boy) and 13 (girl) years old and only see their father 49 days each summer, which is his choice. The children …

What Should I Do To Ensure I Get Split Custody?

Question: I have been married for 9 years and am at the point where I would like a divorce. However, having my kids at least 50% of the time is more important to me than the divorce. I believe that my wife is unsuspecting that I want to actually file, …

Arrest During A Custody Fight: What If It’s Her?

A mother getting arrested in the middle of a custody battle is an extraordinary event. It is something you have no control over. It is something you usually don’t find out about until well after it has happened. But when it does happen, it is one of those events that you should be …

Your First Appointment with A GAL

So, your attorney tells you that a guardian ad litem has been appointed in your case. He or she oftentimes hands you a copy of the appointment order, and tells you to make your appointment with the GAL. What can you expect?

Speeding Up Custody Cases in Illinois

Illinois has come to the realization that when the physical and/or emotional well-being of a child is at stake, expedited hearings are imperative. The new 900 Series of Illinois Supreme Court Rules was adopted February 10, 2006 and will become effective July 1, 2006, with the exception of Rule 905 …

Dealing with the GAL: Do’s and Dont’s for Divorcing Dads

While going through a divorce, the divorcing dad may feel like he is running a perpetual uphill battle. One way to make his journey easier is to learn how to approach and handle the Guardian ad Litem.