Posts Tagged - Child Support
Seminar Adventure I
Posted by Kelly Thames in - Articles on August 12, 2010
Posted on January 21, 2008 by John Steele
I am putting together a seminar to address people’s concerns and questions about divorce, child custody, and child support in Chicago next month. It should be interesting. I hope to be able to provide some perspective and explain the overall process. Read the rest of this entry »
More government is not the answer in Family Law
Posted by Kelly Thames in - Articles on August 12, 2010
Posted on January 18, 2008 by John Steele
I shake my head when I read papers from people declaring that government needs to get more involved in people’s private lives: http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1084562 The problem with such government meddling is that it doesn’t work. Read the rest of this entry »
Multiple Fathers
Posted by Kelly Thames in - Articles on August 12, 2010
Posted on December 8, 2007 by John Steele
Like many states, Illinois statutes relating to marriage and children often and mistakenly assume women do not cheat on their husbands. For example, if a child is born to a married couple, and nothing is said or done by either person, the state (and the courts) presume the husband is the father. Read the rest of this entry »
Illinois is a big state!
Posted by Kelly Thames in Uncategorized on August 12, 2010
Posted on November 25, 2007 by John Steele
Well, I just spoke to a new client that lives in southern Illinois. I decided to take the case, partly because I like to practice family law. For instance, I would not drive six hours to do a real estate closing. More importantly, I like fighting to correct a bad situation. I like helping people, righting wrongs, whatever you want to call it. I get to help a child improve her custody arrangement (we will leave it at that for confidentiality reasons). I realize this post is sounding like I am patting myself on the back, but my original intent in this post is the realization that I just agreed to represent someone (albeit in a small matter) in a county I have never heard of, pretty darn close to Kentucky! Maybe I can combine it into a day trip/vacation!
Emancipation Proclamation
Posted by Kelly Thames in - Articles on August 12, 2010
Posted on November 15, 2007 by John Steele
I was asked the other day about how child can become emancipated. I always find such questions interesting since the person asking me rarely understands what emancipation means in legal terms. In Illinois, a minor who is 16 or 17 may petition the court, and IF THE PARENTS CONSENT, and the child can show they can financially take care of themselves, the court may emancipate them. Read the rest of this entry »
Holidays
Posted by Kelly Thames in - Articles on August 12, 2010
Posted on November 6, 2007 by John Steele
The Law Offices of Sharon T. Sooho published a great article in November 2005, titled 10 Holiday Tips for Divorced Parents. As a divorced parent, I have found it to be very useful, and hope you do too! Read the rest of this entry »
Be a Good Client
Posted by Kelly Thames in - Articles on March 26, 2010
Posted on September 17, 2007 by John Steele
Although I have recommended retaining an attorney, that does not mean you are then absolved from common sense or acting responsibly. If the court orders a payment for fees, or orders anything for that matter, COMPLY! Read the rest of this entry »
Counseling and Kids
Posted by Kelly Thames in - Articles on March 19, 2010
Posted on September 13, 2007 by John Steele
Great article in line with my thoughts about children and how parents need to step up to the plate and be unselfish: Read the rest of this entry »
Fatherhood is not just for fathers
Posted by Kelly Thames in - Articles on March 6, 2010
Posted on September 4, 2007 by John Steele
Couple of cases popping up around the country the last couple of years in which men have established that they are not the biological parent of a child, only to find out that they are still liable for 18 years of support. Read the rest of this entry »
You’re not divorcing the children
Posted by Kelly Thames in - Articles on February 25, 2010
Posted on August 16, 2007 by John Steele
Couple of thoughts I want to express about children. Studies show that children do better with divorced parents than those who stay together unhappily. That said, children can also be dramatically affected by divorce. And usually in a negative way. Read the rest of this entry »
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