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Immigration issues spur changes in child custody laws

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Friday, November 2, 2018. Illinois, like many other states across the country, is home to a diverse population of immigrants. As a result, immigration law and deportation are important considerations for families that may face immigration status challenges. Such issues can also lead to disputes regarding child custody in the event that a parent is scheduled for deportation. A new study produced by Generations United has shown an increase in children of immigrants living with aunts, uncles and grandparents. According to the study, one in five children being

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Jolie and Pitt start child custody evaluations

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Friday, October 19, 2018. Illinois residents may know that the breakup of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt began over two years ago. However, the pair is just now focusing on creating a child custody agreement for their six children, who range in age from 10 to 16 years old. Custody evaluations were court ordered, and the doctor assigned to the task moved forward with starting the evaluation process on Oct. 12. Jolie has reported on several occasions that she is “focused” on helping her children recover from the

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Joint custody, child support and parental cooperation

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Support on Friday, October 5, 2018. Illinois parents who have decided to divorce will be faced with figuring out how to best raise their children post-split. For some, that might mean adopting the traditional arrangement of one becoming the custodial parent and the other exercising visitation rights. This agreement also usually includes the non-custodial parent paying child support. However, many parents now choose to share parenting responsibilities through shared legal and physical custody. In those cases, the question arises about who pays support and how much. Research has shown that

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Child custody for single mothers and fathers

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Friday, September 21, 2018. Some Illinois single mothers may be confused about how child custody laws assigning parental responsibilities and parenting time relate to their experiences. This is especially true when the father is unknown, is not listed on the birth certificate or does not want to play an active role in the child’s life. Forty percent of all children across the country are born to parents who are not married, up from 18 percent in 2007. Of course, many unmarried parents are in committed relationships or both

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How domestic violence can affect parenting time

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Domestic Violence on Thursday, September 6, 2018. Domestic violence can have a deep impact not only on the victim but also on those who witness the abuse, particularly when they are children. This might be a concern facing Illinois parents who are negotiating parental responsibilities and have been victims of domestic violence. They might also worry about how the court will handle allegations of domestic violence or even distant-past instances of such as abuse when it comes to parenting time. Courts will always consider the best interests of the child, so

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Know the signs of parental alienation

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Friday, August 24, 2018. Divorced mothers and fathers in Illinois may find themselves dealing with the troubling problem of parental alienation. This happens when a child is encouraged to turn away from one of his or her parents in an extreme or radical way. While this type of alienation can happen between parents who are still together, it is far more common in divorced families. Either parent, whether or not he or she has the majority of parental responsibilities, could be responsible for interfering with the child’s bond

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