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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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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What should involved dads know about fathers’ rights in divorce?
What should involved dads know about fathers' rights in divorce? If you're a dad with kids and a divorce is in your future, you may be wondering if it's true that even actively involved fathers face huge obstacles in child custody and visitation determinations. Do divorce courts automatically award the primary physical custody and the…
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Have a happy post-divorce Mother’s Day with visitation planning
Have a happy post-divorce Mother's Day with visitation planning Happy Mother's Day this Sunday to all moms, whether you're married, divorcing, divorced or single. Not only is it the holiday meant to celebrate the essential contributions of mothers, it's also a traditional harbinger of spring, which we could all use this year.If you're considering or…
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