Multi-State Divorce & Family Law Blog by Stange Law Firm, PC

Understanding fathers’ rights and how to protect them On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Fathers’ Rights on Thursday, August 24, 2017. Many say that a woman becomes a mother as soon as she becomes pregnant, while a man becomes a father after a baby is born. No matter how you view this situation, the reality is that every child has a mother and a father. The unfortunate reality is that some fathers are not provided the parental rights they are afforded after the birth of their child. One should not assume that just because a mother births

Helping you assert your fathers’ rights On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Fathers’ Rights on Thursday, August 17, 2017. Whether married or unmarried, parents in Illinois face a wide variety of challenges. While most of these involve how best to raise a child, some parents fight to assert their parental rights. In some cases, fathers are not instantly afforded parental rights when a child is born. Sometimes a father must take certain steps to invoke his rights, because it must be proven that he is in fact the father. Fathers’ rights issues could occur in a wide

What are the benefits of an open adoption? On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in family law on Friday, August 11, 2017. As a previous post highlighted, various types of families often utilize adoption. And depending on the needs and wishes of the biological and adoptive parents, adoption can look very different from family to family. While there is no correct type of adoption, some tend to provide a wider range of benefits. Because it can be tough to place a child up for adoption and never look back, biological parents sometimes seek an open adoption. What are

Understanding the different types of adoption in Illinois On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in family law on Friday, August 4, 2017. Not all families are developed the traditional way. Because not all women are able to conceive or carry a child full-term, some individuals in Illinois and elsewhere become parents through adoption. While this is a very beneficial process in society, giving adults the opportunity to become parents and for children to have a safe and loving home, it is also a complex process. Even more so, adoption can look very different from family to family, mostly

Dealing with a high conflict divorce On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Thursday, July 27, 2017. Filing for divorce is by no means easy. And even if one or both spouses agree that it is best for them to end their union, this does not mean that there aren’t any emotions or that they are not hurt by the fact that their marriage is over. In some cases, divorcing couples in Illinois and elsewhere might be faced with difficult divorce decisions, causing a heated debate. And while no one intends to or expects that their

What makes a military divorce different from a civilian divorce? On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in military family law on Friday, July 21, 2017. As a previous post discussed, divorces for military service members can be different and more complex when compared to civilian divorces. Because military laws apply to certain aspects, the process itself can be prolonged or complicated. Thus, those filing for a divorce should understand what protections are provided military members and what issues they should pay special attention to. What makes a military divorce different from a civilian divorce? It should be noted

Helping you through the military divorce process On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in military family law on Friday, July 14, 2017. Spouses in Illinois and elsewhere can have careers that can significantly impact a marital relationship. While there is a wide variety of civilian careers that can do this, the demanding lifestyle of a military career can put strain and stress on a marriage. This is especially true when the military spouse is deployed or training in a different state. The lengthy separation for months and even years can cause a marriage to break, causing spouses to

The growing trend away from sole custody during divorce On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Thursday, July 6, 2017. Parents always want what is best for their children. How can they help it? A child is his or her world, and during a divorce, parents in Illinois and elsewhere will do anything to limit the negative impact the process could have on the child. This requires not only considering the dissolution process itself but also how the post divorce life will look. In some cases, a parent might have so much animosity with their

New rules for determining child support in Illinois On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in family law on Thursday, June 29, 2017. Ensuring that the needs of a child are met during and after a divorce is necessary. While it is not always easy to work through these family law issues, taking the time to properly reach an amicable solution not only benefits the parents involved but also the child. Child support is often necessary to work out during a divorce. However, divorcing and divorced parents should note that the laws controlling this family law issue can often

What factors could help with child support modification? On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in family law on Thursday, June 22, 2017. When parents in Illinois and elsewhere divorce, there are important family law issues that need to be addressed and ironed out. While any decision made in the dissolution process is likely to impact the children involved, it is often child custody and child support orders that impact children the most. Thus, it is not only important to carefully and properly draft these documents, but to also take necessary steps to enforce and modify them if issues

Helping you resolve family law issues during and after divorce On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in family law on Thursday, June 15, 2017. Divorce issues have the tendency of impacting couples during and after the process is completed. For families in Illinois dealing with family law issues, these can range greatly and could be issues that need to be revisited several times post-divorce. While it is difficult to fathom that you will need to address issues you just resolved during divorce, when it comes to matters revolving around your children, parents should be prepared to continually revisit