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...
View ArticleDuped dad prevails in court, won’t go to jail
By Efar Veronique: A desperate man was saddled by the court with an enormous child support payment and child support arrearage, that he couldn’t afford to pay, and for a child that was not even his. He...
View ArticleWhat if my spouse does not agree to a divorce?
By Jeffery M. Leving: Divorce is never an easy process, but it becomes even more contentious if one spouse refuses to agree to the dissolution of the marriage. This is not uncommon. In fact, it is so...
View ArticleTwo ways COVID changed divorce
By Jeffery M. Leving: The coronavirus pandemic impacted every facet of our lives. We changed how we worked. We changed how we socialized. We changed how we parented and educated our children. With all...
View ArticleDividing 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....
View ArticleDivorce and work – what should you know?
By Jeffery M. Leving: You and your soon-to-be-ex-spouse told your family and close friends about your divorce, and you discovered the most favorable way to break the news to your children. Have you...
View ArticleRemedies 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...
View ArticleHelping parents cover high cost of child care benefits families and our economy
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...
View ArticleSome resolutions divorced parents should consider in the new year
By Jeffery M. Leving SM With the start of the new year, many have begun resolutions for several things, which are often health or diet related with most invested in physical goals such as losing weight...
View ArticleSenate should put politics aside and follow House by passing bill to expand...
By Jeffery M. Leving SM American families are one step closer to getting additional tax relief after the House approved a bill that would expand tax credits for parents. The bill, called the Tax Relief...
View ArticleHow can fathers best secure equal custody time?
Article provided by Jeffery M. Leving: We know that more often than not shared parenting is the best option for children of divorced parents. Study after study has supported this reality. In one...
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