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Petitioning for visitation in Illinois

Petitioning for visitation in Illinois Chicago parents who do not have custody of their children may consider petitioning for visitation in Illinois. Alternatively, these parents may ask that provisions of this nature be included in their divorce decree. This applies to divorce cases in Cook County, Lake County, Chicago, Palatine, Arlington Heights, Rolling Meadows and…
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Factors that determine child support in Illinois

Factors that determine child support in Illinois When determining child support in Illinois, the best interest of the child is the court's top priority. This applies to all child support cases in Illinois including Palatine, Arlington Heights, Rolling Meadows, etc. Factors that are considered when creating a support order include the financial resources and needs…
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Illinois to be first in nation with ‘right of refusal’ visitation

Illinois to be first in nation with 'right of refusal' visitation We have previously written in this blog about changes to child custody laws making their way through the Illinois Legislature. One bill recently passed by Illinois legislators is the so-called Right of First Refusal bill, making it the first state to officially add this…
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New women’s group seeks to promote fathers’ rights in parenting

New women's group seeks to promote fathers' rights in parenting What does feminist and former president of the National Organization for Women Karen DeCrow have in common with Phyllis Schlafly, a noted ultra-conservative and founder of the Eagle Forum, a group fighting for traditional family values? They're both founding members of a new advocacy group…
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