In Chicago and across the U.S., same-sex marriage is becoming a reality for many. In some Chicago counties, same-sex couples have been able to legally marry before same-sex marriage is set to be widely legalized in the state. As same-sex marriage is becoming more common, same-sex divorce is also a reality that many are now…Read More
Could same-sex couples across Illinois wed immediately?
Same-sex couples in Illinois reached another milestone earlier this month, after the state’s Attorney General wrote a letter urging that all county clerks in Illinois allow same-sex couples to marry immediately, instead of waiting until June, when the Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act is scheduled to take effect. Although federal law defines marriage as…Read More
Olympic athlete’s custody battle raises troubling issues
Many Chicago viewers were captivated by the Winter Olympics this month, and turned to print and online articles to read all about the life stories of their favorite athletes. If so, they may have been surprised to come across one story about an Olympic athlete that raises troubling issues about parental rights. Bode Miller, the…Read More
Documentary discusses problems regarding child custody disputes
A recent documentary filmed entitled “Romeo Misses a Payment” takes a look at a possible problem with the way child custody lawsuits are managed in the United States. It in particular focuses in on low-income groups. The maker of the film appears to be under the impression that the child custody courts perpetuate the “one…Read More
The legal options of fathers when it comes to family law matters
Many Illinois men are understandably upset about the notion that fathers are less connected to their children than mothers. Still, there are not many programs in place to assist single fathers. There is also little public support for father’s having equal access to their children in the family law court system. It can sometimes seem…Read More
Unmarried fathers in Illinois must take steps to protect rights
Many Illinois residents followed the high-profile Baby Veronica case as if it were a soap opera. And, in fact, it did have all of the twists and turns of a made-for-TV drama. It pitted a biological father’s rights against the rights of adoptive parents, with a beautiful little girl at the center. There was also…Read More
Should father lose visitation for refusing to feed son fast food?
Under Illinois law, fathers have just as much of a right as mothers do to be involved in the lives of their children. However, fathers do often have to fight for court-ordered visitation when a mother tries to deny a father parenting time. In some cases, this can be an uphill battle, and it can…Read More
Firm News Archive
June 2014 Gary attended his first meeting as Secretary of the Illinois State Bar Association Committee on the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission. May 2014 Gary attended a 4-day seminar on child custody and split parenting time sponsored by the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts in Toronto, Canada. April 2014 Michael Strauss was appointed…Read More
