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What to expect when you’re expecting…and divorcing
On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Friday, July 29, 2016. Divorce is one of the most stressful life events a person can go through. Having a baby is another stressful event. Unfortunately, there are times when these two events are happening at the same time, which can make everything more complicated. If you or your spouse is pregnant and you are also considering or have already decided to divorce, there are a few things will want to be prepared for as you navigate such a complex situation. Emotions can be more unpredictable: Divorce alone
The primary caretaker is favored in custody decisions
On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Friday, July 22, 2016. Some Illinois parents who go through a divorce are able to reach an agreement about child custody outside of the courtroom. However, many others are unable to settle disputes over physical custody and must rely on the family court system. When a family court judge is making the decision, the judge typically awards custody to the parent who is deemed the child’s primary caretaker. In family law cases, a child’s primary caretaker is the parent who took care of the child’s essential needs. The
New Illinois law helps ‘psychological’ parents get legal rights
On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Support on Tuesday, July 5, 2016. Many Illinois families do not fit the traditional mold of a married mother and father and a couple of kids. The most important thing is not who is raising the children; what matters most is that the children are safe, healthy and in the best possible situation to grow up in. In some cases, this can mean granting child custody to a relative who is not biologically related to the little boy or girl. A new state law makes it easier for non-biological relatives
Illiniois dads hold ‘Fatherless Day’ protest outside courthouse
On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Thursday, June 23, 2016. With Father’s Day taking place last Sunday, we hope that most dads in Illinois enjoyed spending time with their children. However, many fathers do not get to see their kids as often as they would like, because their former spouse has sole physical custody. Usually, the noncustodial parent in these situations gets visitation time reserved. But visitation can be quite limited, perhaps just a couple weekends per month — or less. For their part, many fathers say they do not get fair consideration in
Survey claims women handle divorce better than men
On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Property Division on Tuesday, June 21, 2016. An intriguing new study suggests that divorce affects women differently than men. If the survey is accurate, females have an easier time adjusting to life after marriage. According to Essence, 73 percent of women surveyed reported they did not regret getting divorced. In comparison, 61 percent of men denied regretting divorce. A high percentage, but well behind the female subjects. What would account for more ex-wives thriving after divorce than ex-husbands? The study suggests that both genders value happiness and success, and would accept
Illinois senator proposes ‘income shares’ model for child support
On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Support on Sunday, June 19, 2016. Calling the current way state law regulates child support “archaic,” an Illinois state senator has introduced a bill to use a different way of calculating how much financial support children are entitled to. According to the Chicago Tribune, the bill would amend the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage to shift child support to the “income shares” model. This would require the court to consider the income of both parents, and what the household income would be if the child lived with both parents
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