With the number of frozen embryos reaching 1 million in the U.S., many predict that legal disputes over frozen embryos will increase when couples divorce. In cases such as these, one spouse may want to keep the embryos to conceive children at some point in the future, while the other spouse does not. Many state…Read More
Helping Your Child Transition Between Homes After Divorce
Following a divorce, children will often spend time in two home settings instead of one. Transitions are difficult for children, especially when they are young, so even the most thoughtful parenting time arrangements will require patience and understanding for your child to adjust to the change in circumstances. During the initial period following a divorce…Read More
Michael Strauss Weighs in on Proposed Child Custody Bill
When parents divorce, there is no one parenting plan that fits all families. There are many issues to consider such as a child’s ability to adapt to the new arrangement, the geographical distance between parents or even the potential for domestic violence, particularly in families with a history of abuse. Every family has a unique…Read More
Child Relocation & Child Custody
Following a divorce, some parents may want to relocate to another location and begin anew. They may have a new significant other, a new job or just want to be closer to extended family. As of 2016, if you are planning to move, you may need the blessing of the other parent if you plan…Read More
Same-Sex Parental Rights
The Mississippi Supreme Court will hear arguments to decide whether a judge got it right when he denied a divorced women’s request to be listed as a parent to a child conceived by her ex-wife through donated sperm. The case involves two women, one of which, had a child using assisted reproduction technology during their…Read More
Right of First Refusal
When couples divorce, their children typically benefit if they spend time with both parents. To that end, the “right of first refusal” child care requires that a parent who needs child-care for a “significant period of time” must first offer the other parent an opportunity to personally care for the child before seeking a babysitter…Read More
Child Custody and Substance Abuse
Substance abuse is a continuing problem that many families struggle with. If you are considering divorce and are concerned about your spouse’s drug or alcohol use around the children, you are likely uneasy about your kids spending extended time with your ex following a divorce. You may have endured emotional or even physical abuse during…Read More
Changes to Illinois Custody and Visitation Arrangements
Illinois parents who have gone through a divorce may have a child that expresses a desire to reside with the other parent on a more regular basis. If parents can negotiate an agreement outside of court, they may be able to work with the child to include more time with the other parent. However, if…Read More
Illinois Supervised Child Visitation
If you have concerns about your child spending time with your estranged spouse for safety reasons or their emotional well-being, you may be wondering if supervised visits are possible following your divorce. If the court finds a preponderance of evidence that a parent engaged in conduct that seriously endangered a child’s mental, moral, or physical…Read More
Child Custody Dispute Attorney
Sometimes in an Illinois divorce proceeding, one side will allege domestic violence, child abuse or child neglect, with or without proof or foundation, in order to influence the court’s decision on child visitation or child custody. When you are considering filing for divorce and there are domestic violence, child abuse or child neglect issues involved,…Read More
