By Jeffery Leving: It’s time the government takes more action to address the cost of child care. Child care has become so expensive that parents are being forced to quit their jobs to care for their children, contributing to the labor shortage and costing the...
Making A Difference For Dads
Our Chicago based law firm has a demonstrated record of success on behalf of fathers in custody disputes arising in divorce and paternity cases, in related matters such as domestic violence protection orders, and in post-decree matters such as child abduction, parent relocation and modification of child support orders.
Fathers Rights Law Blog
Remedies in Illinois family law when a parent has drug or alcohol addiction
By Jeffery M. Leving®: A parent’s chemical addiction can have negative – even dangerous – effects on their children. Tragically, addiction to prescription opioid painkillers or illegal opioids like heroin, alcohol, methamphetamine, cocaine, prescription drugs that...
Dividing business interests in a divorce
By Jeffery M. Leving®: The asset division determination portion of a divorce can have a negative impact on a business or professional practice. Business owners can take steps to reduce this risk. Ideally, the business owner would already address this possibility with...
Father involvement has profound, positive impact on child well-being
Article provided by Jeffery M. Leving®: Father-child relationships are magical. A father-child bond forged from years of caring, playing, teaching, learning, talking, setting boundaries and supporting enhances almost every aspect of the child’s life. These...
What should I know about cash payments after divorce?
Article provided by Arthur S. Kallow: It is not uncommon for a divorced parent to provide an ex with cash. The parent may intend the funds to go towards the children’s needs or whatever the other parent deems appropriate for the household. This could be the result of...
Can I get my spouse to pay for my attorneys’ fees?
Provided by Arthur S. Kallow: At the beginning stages of divorce, we must navigate the emotions that come with the end of a marriage. This is worth mourning, even if it is amicable or if you are the party who chose to move forward with the process. Those who chose to...
A new bike, diapers or a vacation probably will not cut it as child support
Article provided by Arthur S. Kallow: More often than you might think, a father (or mother) with a child support obligation may stop paying, asserting that instead he is substituting for financial support the value of nonmonetary gifts he gave the child or expenses he...
Being the best dad during divorce and beyond
Article provided by Arthur S. Kallow: Divorce is never easy, even if things are amicable between you and the other parent. As a father, you may experience conflicting emotions and significant challenges throughout the divorce process and going forward. Understandably,...