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Minnesota Judge Teaches Divorcing Parents an Important Lesson
“Perhaps you two made lousy choices as to whom you decided to be the other parent. If so, that is your problem and your fault.” These may be harsh words to hear and a difficult concept to accept, but it is a truth that must be realized for divorcing parents to do right by their children. At least that is what Judge Michael Haas said in a letter/memorandum, written in 2001.
Co-Parenting the Right Way after Divorce
After a divorce, many exes do not want to have anything to do with each other. This poses a serious problem if you have kids, however. Even if you can’t stand one another, you must put a concerted effort into establishing an amiable co-parenting relationship for the sake of your children. The Huffington Post offers the following tips for achieving a successful co-parenting relationship with your ex:
Attorney Leslie Fineberg Discusses Important Steps to Settling Child Custody Quickly
As an experienced divorce attorney at Illinois family law firm Nottage and Ward, Leslie Fineberg has seen both contentious child custody cases that must be resolved in court, as well as child custody arrangements that are established through calmer mediation or other means. Ultimately, the best way to come to a custody arrangement quickly that suits the best interests of the child, as well as the interests of the parents, is through collaboration, mediation or other forms of personal negotiations between you and your spouse. When you leave it up to the court to decide your child custody case, chances are multiple parties will be unhappy with the result.
Attorney Leslie Fineberg Explores Pre- and Post-Divorce Parenting Issues
Regardless of the type of divorce, whether it is a heated court battle or amicably mediated, when there are children involved, a parent must do all he or she can to ensure a positive adjustment. Leslie Fineberg, an experienced divorce lawyer in Chicago at the Illinois family law firm of Nottage and Ward, has years of experience in helping divorcing couples come to the best arrangement for their children, but there is so much more that can affect how a child adjusts to his or her new lifestyle than the divorce agreement.
The Five Hardest Parts about Being a Single Mom
One of the most contentious aspects of a divorce involving children is child custody. In some cases, the child will live with both parents throughout the year, while in others, the child will permanently reside with one parent while being granted visitation by the other. Raising a child on your own is no easy task, however, and many single parents find that there are a lot of obstacles that make it harder than it would be with a spouse. To help you be prepared for the toughest parts of being a single mom or dad, CircleofMoms.com has come up with the five toughest parts of single parenting:
Family Law Attorney Leslie Fineberg Discusses Common Summertime Parenting Issues
As an experienced family law lawyer with the Illinois law firm Nottage & Ward LLP, Leslie Fineberg is well aware of the many problems that can arise when divorcing spouses try to come to an agreement regarding child custody and support. Whether the ultimate arrangement is reached by the court or by the couple through mediation, it can be a highly contentious subject. Who will the child live with? How often can the non-custodial parent get visitation? When the kids are on vacation during the summer, who do they live with?
Common Mistakes Men Make in Child Custody Battles
Judges, as human beings, are susceptible to biases when it comes to child custody disputes, even if the concept that children are always better off with their mother has been disproved in many cases. Many courts may still operate under this stereotype, which makes it harder for a father to gain custody of his children. This is why making sure to not fall victim to common custody battle pitfalls is especially important. According to The Huffington Post, a father’s best chances to coming out on top in a custody dispute are in avoiding these five common mistakes:
What Are My Options for Child Custody in Illinois?
During the Illinois divorce process, child custody can become one of the most highly disputed, contentious and emotional issues. In the end, experienced help may be needed to help reach an agreement that suits the needs and wants of both the children involved and the parents. Having a solid custody arrangement will help minimize everyone’s stress and reduce the emotional toll of the divorce. It will also allow each parent an opportunity to provide the best possible care they can give to their child.
Illinois Parents Who Break Agreements Would Lose Driver’s Licenses Under New Bill
According to ConnectTriStates.com, House Bill 1604, also known as the Steven Watkins bill, was recently passed by the Illinois House by a vote of 78-36 and now goes before the Senate. If passed, the bill would increase the penalties a custodial parent would face if they willfully violated visitation rulings ordered by the court that relate to non-custodial parents. Parents in Illinois who do not comply with visitation orders would have their driver’s license suspended for six months, face fines of up to $500 per day, and face possible jail time.
Charlie Sheen, Brooke Mueller Appear in Court over Custody of Twin Boys
KTLA reports that infamous actor Charlie Sheen and his estranged third wife Brooke Mueller appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom on Tuesday morning, April 19, 2011, for a custody battle regarding Max and Bob, their 2-year-old twin boys.
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