There have been many changes to the laws regarding same-sex relationships in Illinois over the years; however, the biggest change of all came today when the U.S. Supreme Court held that gay marriage is a fundamental right in all 50 states.The 5-4 decision came as a hard-earned victory for Illinois…
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When parents choose to divorce or separate, they are still bound together by shared parenting responsibilities. This is true even in cases where one parent has sole physical child custody as the noncustodial parent still likely has legal rights to visitation.What happens, therefore in cases where a custodial parent plans…
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We've written several blog posts about child custody matters and the impact on both children and parents. In many families, child custody and visitation matters impact not only parents, but also grandparents who, as a result of a child’s divorce or split, may experience a change in access to a…
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When two parents split-up or divorce, matters related to child custody must be determined. Even in cases where a split or divorce is amicable, parents would be wise to take steps to establish a formal and court-enforceable child custody agreement. Doing so helps protect the custody rights of each parent…
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Many of us fear or have difficulty with change. Even in cases where we may not be happy, it's sometimes easier to stay the course rather than face the unknowns that accompany making a change. This is frequently the case for many unhappily married individuals and couples. Even in cases…
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To fans of the television talk show The View, co-host Sherri Shepherd is best known for providing comedic relief. More recently, however, the actress and comedian is facing divorce and child custody disputes that are no laughing matter. The 47-year-old is currently embroiled in two child custody battles, one with…
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