Deanna Bowen2026-09-17T15:03:55+00:00September 17th, 2026|Custody Law|
Illinois sets no age at which a child chooses. A child's wishes are one of 17 best-interest factors under 750 ILCS 5/602.7(b), weighed by maturity.
Deanna Bowen2026-05-22T20:04:06+00:00May 22nd, 2026|Custody Law|
Section 610.5 requires a substantial change in circumstances to modify parenting time. Deanna Bowen helps Gurnee clients navigate Lake County relocation custody cases.
Deanna Bowen2026-04-16T21:44:18+00:00April 16th, 2026|Custody Law|
The Lake County courts may use guardian ad litem (GAL) reports to assist with determining the “best interests of the
Deanna Bowen2026-04-16T21:44:34+00:00March 17th, 2026|Custody Law, Divorce Law|
Virtual parenting time is an option for divorced and separated parents in Illinois. The rules for this modern custody option
Deanna Bowen2026-02-18T11:38:57+00:00February 1st, 2026|Custody Law|
After a separation or divorce involving children, Illinois law restricts when a parent who has been awarded primary custody can
Deanna Bowen2024-07-30T18:36:47+00:00July 1st, 2024|Custody Law, Divorce Law|
Like most things in life, getting divorced presents special considerations for parents of children with special needs. While all divorcing
Deanna Bowen2025-12-24T06:15:39+00:00May 1st, 2024|Custody Law|
For couples that have minor children (under age 18), developing a parenting plan is a necessary part of the divorce
Deanna Bowen2025-12-24T06:15:02+00:00April 30th, 2024|Custody Law|
In Illinois, divorcing parents with minor children are required to establish a custody plan based on the state’s “best interests”
Deanna Bowen2023-11-28T02:54:58+00:00November 1st, 2023|Custody Law|
As a parent, your decisions regarding child custody will be among the most critical decisions you make during divorce. These
Deanna Bowen2023-04-06T15:00:48+00:00February 28th, 2023|Custody Law|
When a couple with children decides to get a divorce or separation in Illinois, one of the most pressing issues
