Lake County Bar Association

Divorcing Parent

Guiding Families Through Change

Navigating the complexities of divorce can be challenging, especially when children are involved. We are here to provide essential resources and guidance to help you and your spouse make informed decisions during this transitional period. With comprehensive information on required steps, educational classes, decision-making tools, and financing – we aim to support you in creating a stable and nurturing environment for your children. Let us help you manage this process with confidence and care.

Family Transition Resources

Read

If you or your spouse have children under 18, read the Local Rule to learn what the Courts expect of you and find important information about how divorce cases will be handled to build cooperation, protect the best interests of the children, reduce conflict, and ensure safety.

Sign up for Class

You must both register for co-parenting class within 30 days of your initial divorce filing.

Complete Online Exercises

Both parents must complete the work on www.UpToParents.org within 30 days of your initial divorce filing. Both parents should then merge and exchange answers. Take this completed work to your co-parenting class, give a copy to your attorney, and bring it to all court appearances

Living Arrangements

Establish a plan for decision-making and living arrangements that will be best for your child. Review the following documents to help accomplish this.

Finances

You must both complete and exchange Financial Declaration Forms with all required attachments.

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