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The Distinction Between Joint Custody and Sole Custody in Illinois

By Nottage and Ward on October 5, 2012

Divorce can be a messy business, especially when there are children involved, but understanding what you want as the terms of your divorce settlement, including the child custody arrangement, can make a big difference in how your divorce proceeds. As far as child custody is concerned, you should be aware of the following definitions: legal custody vs. physical custody and joint custody vs. sole custody.

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Legislation Proposed to Prevent U.S. Military Members from Losing Child Due to Service and Deployment

By Nottage and Ward on March 9, 2011

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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