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
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
Symposium for a Safer Lake County
Attorney Michael Strauss will be presenting at the 2016 Symposium for a Safer Lake County, organized by the Partnership for a Safer Lake County. The event will be held Friday, October 14th in Libertyville, Illinois. The Symposium seeks to provide information and resources to professionals who provide support to victims of various types of abuse…Read More
Illinois Child Custody FAQ’s
Many parents that are facing divorce worry about the impact the divorce will have on their children. Among the issues surrounding divorce, parents are particularly concerned about custody arrangements. Where a child will reside, how much visitation a parent will be granted, and who has the legal authority to make decision on behalf of a…Read More
NFL to Back Domestic Violence Ad
In an effort to underscore the league’s stance against domestic violence, the National Football League is backing a television spot for an organization working to combat domestic violence and sexual assault. The commercial features a woman talking to a 911 operator, pretending to order a pizza in an attempt to get help in a domestic abuse…Read More
Post-Holiday Divorce Meet Google Search
In the world of Google search, it is not surprising that “diet” searches rise with the New Year. Health resolutions kick in and people hit the gym with renewed enthusiasm. Even more interesting is the significant rise in the number of people searching “divorce” in the 10 days following Christmas. Taking a closer look at…Read More
Best Interest for Children in Illinois Child Custody Determinations
Going through a divorce is often a difficult experience. When child custody is an issue, making good decisions with regard to your children is key. Most parents want to maintain a close relationship with their children following divorce, hoping to share in their day to day lives. With this in mind, establishing favorable child custody…Read More
Recent developments in Illinois same-sex family law
On June 1, Illinois was added to a list of more than a dozen states that now recognize same-sex marriage. Of course, with the freedom to marry also comes the need to end a marriage in divorce. Under the state’s same-sex marriage law, a same-sex divorce is treated largely the same as an opposite sex…Read More
How to modify a divorce settlement in Illinois
Life is full of changes; relationships end and begin, children are born and grow up, salaries increase and decrease. While divorce settlements are meant to be permanent this doesn’t always make sense thanks to all of life’s changes. That’s why under Illinois law it’s possible to have a divorce settlement modified when a substantial change…Read More
How to Choose a Divorce Parenting Education Program
If you have gone through a divorce with minor children in Illinois or surrounding states, you may have been required to take online classes to help minimize the negative impact the divorce had on your children or you parenting. In fact, Illinois law requires all parents going through any custody or visitation matter with minor…Read More
