Illinois Family Law Insider
All about navigating Family Law in Illinois — your trusted source for expert answers on divorce, child custody, support calculations, and all family legal matters. Each episode features Managing Partner Katie Vandeusen having meaningful conversations with our seasoned attorneys who break down complex issues into practical guidance.
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Illinois Family Law Insider
Illinois Divorce Trap: What Parents Often Get Wrong - #8
Confused about child custody in your Illinois divorce? In this Illinois Family Law Insider episode, Sterling Hughes Managing Partner Katie VanDeusen sits down with Partner Nina Kelly to break down the child-related legal issues you'll face in divorce proceedings. They clarify Illinois's modern approach to what was once called "custody" and explain why this isn't a one-size-fits-all process.
We explore:
- How Illinois's "allocation of parental responsibilities" replaces old custody terminology
- Why neither automatic 50/50 splits nor "every other weekend" arrangements are guaranteed
- The critical 146-overnight threshold that dramatically impacts child support calculations
- Strategic approaches to decision-making for education, healthcare, religion, and extracurriculars
- Why residential designation mainly matters for school purposes, not status
Listen in for practical insights on common misconceptions that could affect both your parenting arrangement and financial obligations, including why the intersection of parenting time and child support makes the 146-overnight benchmark so contentious in Illinois divorce cases.