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

Fathers’ rights are important On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Fathers’ Rights on Friday, September 29, 2017. When it comes to family, your children are perhaps the most important. You teach them everything from walking and talking to riding a bike. For many, it is extremely rewarding and fulfilling to raise a child. Not everyone gets a chance to raise his or her own child, however. You need custody to do so. Before that process can begin for fathers, they need to establish paternity. This can be cumbersome if you are not married to the mother of

Military family law: military field sees highest divorce rate On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in military family law on Wednesday, September 13, 2017. For most married couples in Illinois and elsewhere, disagreements happen. While this can just be the common ups and downs of marriage, for some spouses, these disputes are monumental. When marital fights run high, this could signify to the spouses that it is best to end their union and part ways. And in some cases, it is the career or lifestyle of one spouse that could significantly impact the longevity of the relationship. Unfortunately,

How can you protect your children during the divorce process? On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Thursday, August 31, 2017. Parents in Illinois will go to the ends of the world in order to protect their children. While it is impossible to protect young ones from all the risks, downfalls and upsetting situations in life, parents have the ability to reduce the negative impact certain life events can have on their children. This is especially true for those parents ending a marriage. It is clear that this process will alter the life of their children;

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