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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Adoption law updates
Adoption law updates Expectant fathers in Illinois may be interested in the recent changes to adoption laws in Utah. The new law gives more consideration to birth fathers when a woman wants to put her baby up for adoption. Utah is well-known for its adoption laws that favor birth mothers, and lawmakers hope the new…
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