Most parents always want what's best for their children. That holds true even when parents' marriages don't work out. Divorced fathers in Illinois may find a new way of parenting challenging, but they can be successful in maintaining positive relationships with their...
Fathers’ Rights
Science says joint custody after divorce makes men better fathers
On behalf of Butler Giraudo & Meister | Oct 1, 2020 | Fathers' Rights
Often, some positives can come out of difficult situations. Illinois fathers who face divorce should know that recent scientific data shows men tend to become better caregivers to their children after the ends of their marriages if they share joint custody...
It’s in the best interests of the child when dad’s in the picture
On behalf of Butler Giraudo & Meister | Sep 24, 2020 | Fathers' Rights
Most professionals who have experience with children say kids do better physically and emotionally when both parents are in their lives. Illinois family law guidelines always speak to what is in the best interests of the child, so it's usually great for a child when...
Unwed fathers have fathers’ rights, too
On behalf of Butler Giraudo & Meister | Sep 4, 2020 | Fathers' Rights
Most fathers love their children as much as their mothers do. In those cases when fathers aren't with the children's mothers, nor have they ever been married to them, they should know that they do have a number of fathers' rights in Illinois. Unwed fathers need to...
Child custody and school attendance choice
On behalf of Butler Giraudo & Meister | Aug 21, 2020 | Fathers' Rights
It is important for children to have access to a safe and effective education. Now that Illinois schools are offering more options regarding education, some parents are divided over which educational options are in their children's best interests. This problem may be...
What’s really in the best interests of the child in Illinois?
On behalf of Butler Giraudo & Meister | Aug 6, 2020 | Fathers' Rights
When parents divorce, they want their children to go through the process with the least angst and stress as possible. When each parent has the best interests of the child at heart, they may find it easier to be more civil with each other -- especially in front of...
Can I use child support to pay my utility bill?
On behalf of Butler Giraudo & Meister | Jul 31, 2020 | Fathers' Rights
The cost of raising a child in Illinois can be fairly high. Managing those costs after divorce can be particularly difficult, which is why child support is so important. However, what child support covers is not always clear, and confusion over how it is supposed to...
Looking at your child’s best interests for child custody
On behalf of Butler Giraudo & Meister | Jul 24, 2020 | Fathers' Rights
As a dad, you just want what is best for your child -- especially now that you are going through a divorce. Your child custody agreement is the most important place to make sure that the best interests of your child are respected and upheld. But while you might feel...
Determining child support obligations in Illinois
On behalf of Butler Giraudo & Meister | May 21, 2020 | Fathers' Rights
Making sure that kids have everything they need is an essential part of being a parent, but things can get complicated after divorce. Maybe you are facing the adjustment of becoming a single income household or have to find a way to reenter the workforce. Illinois...
What are my options if I can’t pay child support?
On behalf of Butler Giraudo & Meister | May 5, 2020 | Fathers' Rights
Providing children with financial security and stability is important, and most Illinois parents do their best to do just that. For divorced parents, part of creating a financially stable life is by either paying or receiving child support. But what happens when one...
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