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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.
Alabama May Drastically Change Child Custody Laws
WAAY-TV in Alabama reports that the state is considering major changes to their laws regarding child custody. Legislators are currently working on a bill that would automatically grant both parents equal custody of their children during a divorce. Cases that involve abuse or neglect would be excepted from the equal custody provisions.
Ohio Custody Battle Between Adoptive Mother, Biological Father May Go to the U.S. Supreme Court
According to The Dayton Daily News, a contentious child custody case in Ohio resumed earlier this month and many legal experts believe it may go all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. The custody hearing of the “Baby Vanessa” case occurred for two days in July 2010 and has been rescheduled twice; first for negotiations, and then to accommodate the schedules of the many lawyers who work on the case.
Legislation Proposed to Prevent U.S. Military Members from Losing Child Due to Service and Deployment
According to ArmyTimes, legislation has been proposed that would prohibit active military service members from losing custody of their children simply because of deployment. U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates supports the legislation, which reverses the Department’s position regarding the issue.
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