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Yearly Archives: 2014

The benefits of collaborative divorce

The benefits of collaborative divorce Chicago residents considering an end to their marriage may be unfamiliar with the collaborative approach to divorce. A collaborative divorce is not the same thing as a divorce involving a mediator; in a collaborative approach, each spouse has an attorney, and the ultimate aim is a peaceful resolution that satisfies…
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Actor trying to gain custody of 4-year-old son

Actor trying to gain custody of 4-year-old son Illinois fans of actor Jason Patric may have heard that he is involved in a dispute over custody of his 4-year-old son. Patric was attempting to obtain joint custody, but the Los Angeles Superior Court denied his claim because the child was born through artificial insemination and…
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Benefiting from the Putative Father Registry

Benefiting from the Putative Father Registry Many unwed fathers may not be sure how to assert their rights when caught in disagreements with a child's mother over custody or adoption issues. However, a majority of state governments, including Illinois, allow a potential father to sign into a state-wide registry, which gives the men legal standing…
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Review finds custody bias

Review finds custody bias A recently published review by Drexel University showing that LGBT parents face bias in court over issues related to child custody may interest Illinois readers. The review found that a gay or lesbian person who is coming out of a heterosexual relationship could be denied custody or face visitation restrictions. For…
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