There are times when a father needs to assert his paternal rights. Doing so in the appropriate manner, at the appropriate time, is of utmost importance. Consider the following situations: -- An unmarried father wants to be a part of his child's life. -- The unmarried...
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How is parenting time allocated if I’m deployed?
As a parent, you may have a number of concerns regarding your child, from their school performance to medical issues and much more. However, if you are a member of the Armed Forces, you may have additional concerns that other parents do not have, such as how parenting...
What do I have to include in my parenting plan?
If you are dealing with legal issues involving your children that have arisen after divorce, it is imperative to handle them appropriately. If you live in Belleville, you should familiarize yourself with the laws in Illinois, since they vary from state to state. For...
Understanding the benefits of paternity establishment
According to Child Support Services, there are a few ways that paternity is established in the state of Illinois. For example, a court may enter a paternity order, parents may complete the Voluntary Acknowledgement of Paternity form or Child Support Services may enter...
Custody swap leaves one dead
When parents separate, they may face a plethora of obstacles, such as court-related stress and worries related to child support. However, child custody matters can be particularly emotional and challenging for some parents in Belleville, and across the state of...
Fighting for the parental rights of our clients
While divorce is never easy, splitting up with a spouse can be especially hard for parents who are unable to spend enough time with their children (or even see them at all). At Johnson & Johnson, Attorneys at Law, our firm is committed to helping our clients who...
Which factors affect a parent’s ability to make major decisions?
Although divorce can lead to all sorts of stressful legal issues, such as child support and alimony, child custody and visitation can be particularly emotional for parents. For couples who have children and are going through a divorce in Belleville, Illinois, it may...
How do courts determine what is in a child’s best interests?
When it comes to child custody, it is important for parents who are fighting for guardianship to understand which factors courts take into consideration when determining what is in a child's best interests. In Belleville, Illinois, and across the nation, these...
Offering assistance to those involved in a custody dispute
While divorce often presents a plethora of hurdles, such as the division of property and child support, parents who are involved in a dispute over the custody of their child may feel particularly stressed out. In Belleville, Illinois, and across the United States,...
Tips on helping children adjust to 2 homes
When parents in Belleville decide to call it quits on their relationship, children often find themselves shuffled between their original home and their other parent’s home. This can be a difficult time for children, especially if they are fairly young. It is...