Navigating the complex world of parental rights can be challenging, especially for putative fathers. The Illinois Putative Fathers Registry plays a crucial role in protecting the rights of these individuals, who may otherwise find themselves in a difficult legal situation. In this article, we will explore the concept of putative fathers registry, their benefits, and the legal … [Read more...] about The Putative Fathers Registry: Understanding Your Rights
Custody Articles written by Attorney Zach Townsend
The Pro Legal Care LLC custody archives contain articles on topics such as:
- Religious decision-making
- Educational decision-making
- Extracurricular decision-making
- Medical decision-making
- Guardian ad Litem appointments
- Emergency custody orders
- Relocation
For more information and to schedule a consultation with Attorney Zach Townsend to discuss your custody case, please call or text today at (815) 200-8802. Attorney Townsend practices custody law in the following counties:
- Winnebago County, Illinois
- Stephenson County, Illinois
- Boone County, Illinois
- Ogle County, Illinois
- Lee County, Illinois
- Carroll County, Illinois
- Jo Daviess County, Illinois
- Green County, Wisconsin
- Rock County, Wisconsin
How to Dress in Court: Mastering Courtroom Appearance
Entering a courtroom can feel like stepping onto a stage. The eyes of the judge, your opposing party, and the gallery are all upon you. The spotlight isn’t just on your words or actions, but on your appearance as well. How you present yourself can have a significant impact on the outcome of your case. Think of your appearance as a silent statement, a non-verbal testimony that … [Read more...] about How to Dress in Court: Mastering Courtroom Appearance
Father’s Rights in Illinois
Navigating the realm of father’s rights in Illinois can seem like a labyrinthine. From gender biases to false accusations, there are repeated pitfalls throughout the family court system. With the proper knowledge and guidance, you can confidently assert your rights as a father and preserve a loving relationship with your children. Understanding your father’s rights in Illinois … [Read more...] about Father’s Rights in Illinois
Can a Judge Be Removed from a Case?
The legal process is designed to allow you to receive an unbiased judicial process in the case, and being stuck with an unfair judge can erode public trust and the integrity of the justice system. One of the most common questions that lawyers get is, “Can a judge be removed from a case?” The answer depends on the relationships and the context of your specific case. If you are … [Read more...] about Can a Judge Be Removed from a Case?
Right of First Refusal in Illinois Custody Cases
In your parenting plan or child custody agreement, the well-being of the child should always be the top priority. Many Illinois Courts operate on the assumption that a time between a child and parent is generally preferred over time between a child and non-parent. One tool used to address this concern is the "Right of First Refusal." This legal concept plays a crucial role when … [Read more...] about Right of First Refusal in Illinois Custody Cases
What is the best holiday visitation schedule?
The holiday visitation schedule for your children is probably on your mind a lot as we approach Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day this year. Your custody holiday schedule is hopefully already outlined in your Illinois parenting plan so that your family can celebrate Christmas without the stress of thinking about your child custody case. How do … [Read more...] about What is the best holiday visitation schedule?
Do you have ongoing COVID-19 custody problems in your family?
Visitation, Exchanges, and Withholding Parenting Time Issues due to COVID-19 Is your child's other parent withholding your child from you due to the novel coronavirus? The pandemic is not an acceptable reason to alter a parenting time agreement and your visitation and exchange schedule with your child should not be altered without the agreement of both parties. If you, … [Read more...] about Do you have ongoing COVID-19 custody problems in your family?
Will school closures affect your custody and visitation?
Governor Pritzker of Illinois has closed Illinois schools for in-person classes for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. This school closure follow's Pritzker's order to shelter at home, which specifically allowed for visitation exchanges between homes as part of essential travel. The same rules apply in the State of Wisconsin, where Governor Evers' shelter-in-place … [Read more...] about Will school closures affect your custody and visitation?
Coparenting in Quarantine – Your Parenting Plan Didn’t Plan for a Pandemic
When you drafted and agreed to your Parenting Plan, you never imagined it being tested in ways we're experiencing now under the Illinois shelter-in-place guidelines. You may find yourself arguing about whether the Governor banned all travel, or whether your child's school district's switch to e-learning now makes this "summer break" and changes your schedule. Your kids are … [Read more...] about Coparenting in Quarantine – Your Parenting Plan Didn’t Plan for a Pandemic
