Advancements in reproductive technology have resulted in miracle babies for many families. However, they have also created issues within family law that have never been addressed in the past. For example, a former co-host of the television show “The View,” Sherri Shepherd, is currently going through a bitter divorce from her husband of nearly three…Read More
Can birth parents remain truly anonymous?
When a birth mother decides to give her biological child up for adoption, she may choose to remain anonymous, may choose to remain in the child’s life in some capacity through open adoption or she may opt to legally ensure that the child may find her down the road only if he or she wishes…Read More
Military family law: often singular considerations
Family law matters can proceed quite differently in the military from what is often in the case in the civilian world. Child custody is a case in point, especially given the added dimension to the topic that often features because of a servicemember’s relocation. In military parlance, that is called deployment, with the bottom line…Read More
Could this be the year for child custody reform in Illinois?
Illinois is one of several states currently considering changing their family laws to better promote shared parenting arrangements. As we have reported, child custody in the past was almost always awarded to mothers while fathers were granted visitation rights. However, today fathers throughout the nation are demanding a greater amount of time with their children…Read More
Illinois’ ‘Right of First Refusal’ gives parents dibs on childcare
Under a new Illinois law that went into effect January 1, parents who have joint custody of their children are becoming the No. 1 choice when it comes to babysitting duty. The law makes it possible for Illinois courts to grant one or both parents who share joint custody of their children the “Right of…Read More
Do grandparents have visitation rights in Illinois?
Illinois and the rest of the states have all enacted statutes provide guidelines around grandparent visitation rights. The purpose of the laws is to provide grandparents with visitations rights to their grandchildren so long as it is in the best interests of the children. As in many other states, the general rule in Illinois is…Read More
Summer planning tips for divorced parents
Believe it or not but summer is just around the corner. While this causes excitement amongst students, it can cause anxiety for parents who haven’t yet nailed down summer plans for their kids. This is especially true for parents in Illinois who have gone through divorce and must also consider the wishes of the other…Read More
