In a divorce or custody case, there can be advantages to being the first to file.
The Advantages of Being First to File for Divorce or Custody
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Custody
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The Interplay Between Criminal Charges, DHS/DCFS Reports, Custody Cases, and Juvenile Abuse/Neglect Cases
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear A person who is charged with a crime relating to child abuse will often find themselves also facing a DHS or DCFS child abuse report, a custody case, and/or a juvenile abuse/neglect case.
The Pros and Cons of the “One Judge One Child” Rule
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In some counties, there is a “one judge one child” rule which means that a single judge is assigned to handle each hearing in a divorce or custody case that involves one or more minor children. The purpose of that rule is to ensure that the judge who makes the final custody determination is as familiar with the case as possible, since that judge’s ruling will have a long-lasting effect upon the child’s life. The one judge one child rule has its pros, and its cons.
The Marital Settlement Agreement
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In a divorce case that is resolved by agreement, a Marital Settlement Agreement will set forth the specifics of that agreement.
Father’s Rights in Child Custody and Divorce Cases
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear The term “father rights” is often informally used in connection with a divorce or child custody cases in Illinois. This article addresses father’s rights and the state of the law in Iowa and Illinois insofar as the gender of a parent is concerned.