Guides from Eric Vernsten
Child Custody Law
These articles address Illinois child-custody and parenting-time questions, including how courts evaluate a child's best interests, what grandparents may request, and how parents can prepare for difficult decisions. The resources are designed to explain legal concepts and practical considerations without assuming that every family faces the same circumstances. For help with a specific matter, review our Rockford child custody services or contact the firm to discuss your situation.
When can a parenting plan be modified in Illinois?
Learn when Illinois courts may modify parenting time or decision-making, what changed circumstances mean, and what evidence may support a request.
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Is Illinois a “mother state”? How custody decisions actually work
Illinois custody law does not automatically favor mothers. Learn how courts evaluate parenting time and decision-making using the child’s best interests.
Grandparents’ rights in Illinois: Custody and visitation explained
Learn when Illinois grandparents may seek visitation or custody, how courts evaluate requests, and why custody and visitation are legally different.
Navigating child custody battles
Navigating a child custody battle can be one of the most challenging experiences a parent may face. It involves not only the legal complexities of family law
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