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
