In Illinois and Iowa custody cases, the court has the authority to issue in emergency injunction to prevent harm to a child. This article discusses injunctions in the Illinois Circuit Court and Iowa District Court.
Family Law in General
How Facebook Affects Custody, Divorce, and protective Order Cases in Iowa and Illinois
Facebook is used by over a billion people every day, and as such it has an important role to play in many divorce, custody, and protective order cases that take place in the states of Iowa and Illinois.
The Purpose of a Guardian ad litem in Illinois and Iowa cases involving children
In divorce, custody, and juvenile cases in the states of Illinois and Iowa, a Guardian ad litem can be appointed by the court to represent the legal interests of a minor child in the case. This article will discuss the role of a Guardian ad litem in
Supervised Visitation with Children in Illinois and Iowa
In cases where a child’s safety or well-being (physical or emotional) would be endangered by regular visitation with a parent, the courts in Iowa and Illinois have the authority to order that visitation be supervised by a
Dealing with an Ex Who Wastes Time on Frivolous Court Appearances
All too often in divorce and custody cases, the opposing party will purposely waste a client’s time and money on frivolous court appearances. Such a situation can often be addressed in Illinois or Iowa through a Motion with the court, when such behavior rises to the level of violating various Rules of Civil Procedure.
Don’t Delay Handing Your Child Custody Case
When it comes to handling a child custody case, there is no time like the present. There are several reasons this is true, in both Illinois and Iowa custody cases.
Stopping Visitation Interference (In Iowa and Illinois)
When a parent’s visitation is interfered with, it causes harm to both the child and that parent. The law in the states of Iowa and Illinois recognize
The Importance of Holiday Visitation
For a parent that is not the primary caregiver for a child, holidays can especially important. That is because the holidays are a time when a combination of factors come together to create an ideal
Emergency Injunctions in Custody and Divorce Cases
In some situations, a court can grant an emergency injunction as part of a divorce or custody case. That emergency injunction can be used to prevent parental kidnapping, injury to children, or other serious
Don’t Wait to Handle Child Support Cases
When it comes to Child Support, handling the case as soon as possible is almost always the best course of action. That is true for the parent who is receiving child support, and for the parent who is paying child support.