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Is It True That Mothers Usually Get Child Custody in Divorce?

Is It True That Mothers Usually Get Child Custody in Divorce?

by claw | Jun 16, 2025 | Child Custody, Divorce

One of the most common questions divorcing parents ask is: “Do mothers always get custody?” While it may have once been common for courts to favor mothers, especially in the early 20th century, that is no longer the legal standard today. Child custody decisions are...
Types of Child Custody Arrangements After Divorce

Types of Child Custody Arrangements After Divorce

by claw | Dec 17, 2023 | Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law Attorney

Divorce is one of the most emotionally and financially overwhelming experiences families can go through. It isn’t just the spouses that bear the toll, but it’s also the children who face uncertainty. One pressing issue that arises in the aftermath of a divorce is: who...
What CPS Can And Can’t Do During Investigations

What CPS Can And Can’t Do During Investigations

by claw | Oct 19, 2021 | Child Custody, Child Support, Crystal Lake Attorneys, Divorce, Family Law Attorney, McHenry County Attorneys

Even during Child Protective Services (CPS) investigations, you have rights as a parent. Unfortunately, many parents are unaware of what CPS legally can and cannot do. Knowing what CPS is legally permitted to do might help you relax throughout an investigation. The...
Civil And Criminal Consequences Of Parental Kidnapping

Civil And Criminal Consequences Of Parental Kidnapping

by claw | Sep 13, 2021 | Child Custody, Child Support, Crystal Lake Attorneys, Family Law Attorney, McHenry County Attorneys

Parental kidnapping happens when one parent takes a child without the other parent’s agreement. It can happen when there is a custody arrangement in place or when no formal agreement exists. The violating parent may face criminal prosecution and hefty fines or...
Child Custody Mistakes To Avoid

Child Custody Mistakes To Avoid

by claw | Apr 26, 2021 | Child Custody, Child Support, Crystal Lake Attorneys, Divorce, McHenry County Attorneys

Getting a divorce is never a pleasant scenario, and it gets even more unpleasant when child custody is involved. Many parents end up making mistakes that could cost them their time with their children. Courts around the world always make decisions that are healthy and...

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