Family law in Cook County during COVID-19 pandemic
Although Chicago area courts are in limited operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a process established for handling famliy law cases during this time. Currently the Cook County Courts are scheduled to remain in limited operations through the end of May 2020. It is possible that may be extended. Whether it is extended or not, your case can receive the attention it needs from the Court. Courts are handling cases: Within a matter of weeks, the court systems moved
Determining Child Custody in Illinois
One of the most emotional and important issues in divorce cases is determining the custody of minor children of divorcing parents. Custody, in the legal sense, means the right to make decisions with respect to the welfare of the children. In other words, the right to make decisions regarding education, medical, religious and overall welfare of the child. When both parties share the decision making authority it is called “joint custody.” When one party alone has this decis
