Changing views on fathers' rights in child custody cases Fathers in Chicago who are going through a divorce may be concerned about how often they will get to see their children after they separate from their spouses. Traditionally, family law courts have tended to favor mothers as the primary caretakers, giving fathers only weekend and…
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Falsifying pregnancy can have legal ramifications
Falsifying pregnancy can have legal ramifications Some Illinois residents may have heard about cases involving some women have allegedly faked pregnancy. According to a former prosecutor and criminal defense attorney, such an action is immoral and unethical when it is used "with intent to obtain a benefit or injure or defraud another," in the words…
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Fatherless Day: A day when fathers’ rights take center stage
Fatherless Day: A day when fathers' rights take center stage Once a year, a day comes when we take time to honor and remember the fathers among us. We call it Father's Day. This Father's Day, some fathers were fortunate. They were able to spend the day with their children, reveling in their role of…
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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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