Pro Legal Care LLC

10/10/2026

Can I keep my ex's new partner away from my kids? What if the stepparent is texting me from my ex's phone? Can I remove a stepparent from the school pickup list? Does a new spouse's income count for child support? We have so many "I have just one quick question"s about stepparents that it's a 54 minute podcast episode. Watch on YouTube or subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.

Can you legally keep your ex's new partner away from your kids?Ro...

10/09/2026

Godspeed, Coach Ditka. Our office will never forget you (Attorney Townsend won't let us).

10/07/2026

New clients often say they went to court alone, didn't understand what happened, didn't get time to speak to the judge, and they don't know how to bring attention to what's important. We can help cut through the court chaos.

10/05/2026

Choosing the right lawyer for your family case means finding somebody you can row the same direction with - don't pay for advice you're going to ignore!

10/01/2026

Reminder! If you use the Illinois State Disbursement Unit for your child support payments, today is the day that the system transitions to a new portal. This may affect your payment dates for early October payments. You should have received text messages, emails, and a letter in the mail about this - if you didn't, please check to make sure that the SDU has your correct contact information.

09/28/2026

Ready to schedule a consultation with Attorney Zach Townsend for your family law or divorce case? Let's find your new path forward - call or text today at (815) 200-8802.

09/21/2026

Knowing local rules and a judge's preferences can be as serious as knowing when to put pineapple on a pizza. Attorney Townsend discusses how important it is to hire an attorney who is familiar with the local rules and customs.

09/18/2026

What is a "prayer for relief" in a family court motion? Do you need to have one in every motion? Attorney Townsend explains prayers for relief in the prayer pose.

09/15/2026

Drafting a Parenting Plan for your family isn't about checking boxes next to default holidays on a state-designed template. It's about crafting something that protects the special events where you make memories with your children every year. That means that sometimes our Parenting Plans include holidays like the Boone County Fair, or Stroll on State, or Cheese Days. Let us know if you need help with your Parenting Plan, and have a great time with your kids at Cheese Days this weekend!