Divorce and Family Law Videos

Can I prohibit my ex's new boyfriend or spouse from having contact with my kids? This and many more somewhat aggressive questions answered on the new episode of Just One Quick Question with Zach Townsend.

Can you legally keep your ex's new partner away from your kids?

Rockford, Illinois family law attorney Zach Townsend and Beth Wagner Townsend from Pro Legal Care LLC answer your most-asked stepparent questions: stepparent rights, right of first refusal, whether a new spouse's income counts for child support, and whether stepparents get visitation after divorce.

In this episode of Just One Quick Question, we break down how Illinois family courts actually treat stepparents, from your ex's new boyfriend or girlfriend to a stepmom or stepdad who's been in your child's life for years. Whether you're a parent worried about your ex's new spouse or a stepparent wondering where you stand, this covers what judges look at and what you can realistically do.

⏱️ CHAPTERS
0:00 Stepparent questions intro
0:18 Can I keep my ex's new partner away from my kids?
1:59 Can a parenting plan delay introducing a new partner?
6:12 Can a stepparent make my child call them Mom or Dad?
10:25 What if the stepparent is doing my ex's parenting time?
12:04 Does right of first refusal apply to stepparents?
15:18 Should you include right of first refusal in a parenting plan?
18:24 Can my ex include the stepparent in all our communication?
21:43 Can a stepparent use Our Family Wizard or Talking Parents?
23:55 What if the stepparent is texting me from my ex's phone?
28:10 Can I remove a stepparent from the school pickup list?
31:05 Can my new spouse pick up my child for my parenting time?
33:34 Can a stepparent sign school or medical forms?
36:42 Does my child have to go to therapy with a stepparent?
38:17 Can my child be on the stepparent's health insurance?
43:23 Does the court consider a stepparent's schedule or stepsiblings?
47:30 Can a stepparent go to school events like Donuts with Mom?
53:18 Does a new spouse's income count for child support?
54:06 What if my ex stops working because the new spouse supports them?
56:37 Does having another child lower child support?
57:26 How can a stepparent get legal authority or adopt?
59:43 Do stepparents have visitation rights after divorce?
1:01:30 Final advice for stepparents and co-parents

ABOUT PRO LEGAL CARE LLC
Pro Legal Care LLC is a family law and divorce firm in Rockford, Illinois, serving counties in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin.

📍 OUR SERVICE AREA NORTHERN ILLINOIS
• Winnebago County Illinois
•Boone County Illinois
•Stephenson County Illinois
•Ogle County Illinois
•Lee County Illinois
•Jo Daviess County Illinois
•Carroll County Illinois

📍 OUR SERVICE AREA SOUTHERN WISCONSIN
•Rock County Wisconsin
•Green County Wisconsin

We handle divorce, custody, parenting time, child support, and stepparent issues.

📞 SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION
Website: https://prolegalcare.com/attorney-free-consultation/
Call: (815) 200-8802

Subscribe for more Just One Quick Question episodes on Illinois divorce and family law.
https://www.youtube.com/@prolegalcare?sub_confirmation=1

⚠️ DISCLAIMER
Just One Quick Question does not contain legal advice. The resources discussed and information provided on Just One Quick Question are not intended as and shall not be construed as or understood to be legal advice and should not be relied upon for any legal purpose. Every case is unique and fact-specific. Attorney Zach Townsend and Pro Legal Care LLC do not represent you unless and until you have executed an Engagement Agreement in writing and paid a retainer fee.

#Stepparent #IllinoisFamilyLaw #CoParenting

New clients often say they went to court alone, didn't understand what happened, didn't get time to speak to the judge, and they don't know how to bring attention to what's important. We can help cut through the court chaos. #highlyskilledlawyer #rockfordil #freeportil #familylaw #divorce

Choosing the right lawyer for your family case means finding somebody you can row the same direction with - don't pay for advice you're going to ignore! #highlyskilledlawyer #rockfordil #freeportil #familylaw #divorce

Want to schedule a free consultation with Attorney Zachary Townsend? If you're in Winnebago, Boone, Stephenson, Ogle, Lee, Jo Daviess, Carroll or Whiteside counties in Illinois, or Rock or Green counties in Wisconsin, give us a call or text at (815) 200-8802 or visit us at prolegalcare.com to request that we call you.

Knowing local rules and a judge's preferences can be as serious as knowing when to put pineapple on a pizza. Attorney Townsend discusses how important it is to hire an attorney who is familiar with the local rules and customs. #highlyskilledlawyer #rockfordil #freeportil #familylaw #divorce

What is a "prayer for relief" in a family court motion? Do you need to have one in every motion? Attorney Townsend explains prayers for relief in the prayer pose.

#highlyskilledlawyer #rockfordil #freeportil #familylaw #divorce #yoga

Drafting a Parenting Plan for your family isn't about checking boxes next to default holidays on a state-designed template. It's about crafting something that protects the special events where you make memories with your children every year. That means that sometimes our Parenting Plans include holidays like the Boone County Fair, or Stroll on State, or Cheese Days. Let us know if you need help with your Parenting Plan, and have a great time with your kids at Cheese Days this weekend!

Attorney Townsend was QUICK to say yes to our latest Highly Skilled Lawyer idea. Unfortunately he used it to explain why court moves so slow sometimes.
#highlyskilledlawyer #rockfordil #freeportil #familylaw #divorce