Kansas City Divorce & Family Law Blog by Stange Law Firm, PC

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Wednesday, May 10, 2017. There are a number of mistakes that Illinois parents might make in a child custody hearing that could jeopardize their chances of getting custody. Displaying anger or bitterness toward the other parent could make a poor impression on a judge if it implies that the parent is unlikely to be cooperative. Friends and family members may also try to be helpful by suggesting that a parent ask for more support or time with the child, but parents should not allow themselves to be pressured.

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Monday, May 8, 2017. The best interests of a child are always paramount in an Illinois custody proceeding. Therefore, parents who believe that the child’s other parent has issues with substance abuse may wish to raise those concerns as soon as possible. Parents may choose to either report their concerns either directly to the court handling the case or to the Department of Children and Family Services. If a child custody order already exists, a judge may choose to modify the order while the allegation can be investigated

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Friday, May 5, 2017. When Illinois parents with young children end their marriage, one of them is often given primary physical custody with the other having certain visitation rights. However, a child may or may not have a say as to where he or she will live once the divorce is finalized. The top priority in any child custody case is to protect the best interests of the child. This generally trumps the wishes of the parties involved. A court will also have to consider whether or not

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Thursday, May 4, 2017. As technology continues to advance, Illinois parents who do not have primary custody have more ways to keep in contact with their children, such as text messages, Skype and FaceTime. While the custodial parent may not want the noncustodial parent to have contact with the child outside of the allotted visitation time, courts will rarely block the noncustodial parent from using this technology to have contact with the children. One reason a custodial parent may wish to block the other parent from having constant

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Thursday, April 27, 2017. Illinois parents who have gone through a divorce may find that school vacations may lead to tense custody situations. However, there are ways in which both custodial and noncustodial parents can make school breaks as smooth as possible for themselves and their children. First, creating a plan well before the break takes place and putting it in writing may reduce the odds of a conflict. Talking with the child’s other parent is especially important if a trip with a son or daughter deviates with

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Thursday, April 20, 2017. Illinois parents who are seeking sole physical custody of their children need to be as prepared as possible when facing a judge. This is because that judge may rule in a manner that may be surprising to a parent who may believe that the facts give credence to a claim of sole custody. Parents should also consider whether or not to create a parenting agreement with their former spouse as opposed to going to court. This may be better for the children while also