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Newly-Divorced Woman Throws $30,000 Lavish Divorce Party – Are Divorce Parties a Fast Fad or a Modern Celebration of Freedom?
Of course, Chicago residents know about the long-held traditional parties that we have all celebrated to mark the important milestones in our friends and family members lives, as well as our own. From bachelorette parties to baby showers, graduations to weddings, celebrations of life’s major events give us all a way to connect, acknowledge… Read More »
Child Custody in Chicago Divorce Cases – Do Chicago Mothers have More Rights Under Chicago Child Custody Laws than Chicago Fathers?
One of the most commonly-held beliefs when it comes to child custody in Chicago and in many other jurisdictions throughout Illinois and the United States is that mothers have more rights and options under child custody laws than fathers do. Indeed, the widespread “myth” that Chicago mothers have more entitlement to full custody of… Read More »
Struggling with Coping after Your Chicago Divorce? These Signs May Point to “Yes”
Although there is no doubt that divorce is no longer seen as a “taboo” subject, like it was in our parents’ and grandparents’ eras, it is also true that, even though divorce may be more prevalent these days, it certainly is not any easier. Indeed, while more Chicago individuals and couples may be heading… Read More »
5 Tips for a Smooth Summer after Your Divorce: How to Navigate the Upcoming Summer and Your Child Custody Order
With May already halfway gone, the summer of 2024 is fast approaching and soon schools will be out and children ready to enjoy the summer with sun, food, friends, activities, and, of course, family time. However, as fun as the summer may be for children and families alike, for newly divorced parents, summer can… Read More »
Woman Writes into Chicago Tribune Advice Column with Empowering Message about “Gray Divorce”
By now, many Chicago residents and couples have become familiar with the term “gray divorce”. For those who are not familiar with the trending new concept, a gray divorce is a divorce that takes place between a couple later in life, usually after 50 years old and after having been married for quite some… Read More »
Chicago Girl, Age 13, Abducted by Mother, Non-Custodial Parent Child Abductions Explained
Earlier this year, in February, news of a child who was abducted by her own mother in Chicago spread around local Chicago news outlets and put some divorced and separated parents on high alert about the issue of non-custodial parental child abductions in Illinois. According to local news reports, ABC 7 Eyewitness News, on… Read More »
Think Your Chicago Divorce Will be a Piece of Cake? Consider these Three Issues
There is no question that one of the toughest issues that may come up in a Chicago resident’s lifetime is divorce. The end of a marriage is not only emotionally painful for many, but also gives rise to a number of other issues that must be resolved by the Illinois dissolution of marriage process…. Read More »
Were You Unmarried when Your Child was Born in Chicago? Read this Article about the Chicago VAP Process
According to the Chicago Tribune, an estimated 40% of children are born to parents who are unmarried in the United States. While having children without being married is certainly popular and nothing out of the ordinary, what many Chicago parents may not realize is that certain child custody issues may crop up due to… Read More »
Father Tells Daughter “You Helped Cause Our Divorce”, Chicago Tribune Advice Columnist Weighs In, Warns Against Child Abuse
An 18-year-old female wrote into the Chicago Tribune advice column Dear Abby with a shocking and, according to Dear Abby, “appalling” story about her parents’ divorce. “Teen of Divorce in California” wrote to Dear Abby to get advice about her parents’ divorce, and the resulting “dwindling” relationship that she has with her father. “Teen… Read More »
Utah Lawmakers Overhaul Child Custody Laws, Focus on ‘Risks to the Child’s’ Safety
Utah lawmakers passed legislation that would overhaul child custody and family laws in the state, focusing on the risks to the child’s safety. According to local news reports, Utah mom Leah Moses had asked Utah lawmakers to make the changes after having experienced the horror of her ex-husband killing one of their teenage sons… Read More »
