On behalf of Law Office of Bradley R. Tengler, P.C. posted in Divorce on Tuesday, July 29, 2014. With the end of summer break drawing near, now is a popular time for families to take one last vacation together before school starts. Vacationing can be a complicated event for families who...
POST-DIVORCE DATING WITH CHILDREN: HOW TO ENSURE A SMOOTH TRANSITION
On behalf of Law Office of Bradley R. Tengler, P.C. posted in Divorce on Wednesday, July 23, 2014. Whenever a divorce is finalized, many individuals will naturally find themselves wanting to enter the dating scene again. This can be an exciting experience for newly single individuals, but...
Guardian ad Litem, Attorney for the Child, & Child Representative: Understanding the roles of the attorneys involved in child abuse and neglect cases
On behalf of Law Office of Bradley R. Tengler, P.C. posted in Child Abuse and Neglect on Tuesday, July 8, 2014. When a parent has been charged with abuse or neglect of a child, the Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) will become involved throughout the case. The main goal of DCFS, as...
CHILD SUPPORT DOESN’T ALWAYS END AT 18 IN ILLINOIS – EXCEPTIONS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
On behalf of Law Office of Bradley R. Tengler, P.C. posted in Child Support on Tuesday, July 1, 2014. In most states, child support obligations end when the child turns the age of majority. Upon turning the age of majority, a child is now considered an adult, legally able to make decisions...
10 CONSIDERATIONS MADE BY DCFS IN EVALUATING WHETHER CHILDREN SHOULD BE RETURNED HOME
On behalf of Law Office of Bradley R. Tengler, P.C. posted in Child Abuse and Neglect on Thursday, June 12, 2014. Any parent who has dealt with the Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) knows that the process can be quite unnerving. In some cases, DCFS may take a child into protective...
DO I NEED A LAWYER TO LEGALLY CHANGE MY OR MY KID’S NAME IN ILLINOIS?
On behalf of Law Office of Bradley R. Tengler, P.C. posted in Divorce on Thursday, June 5, 2014. Illinois law allows for a person to legally change his or her name either with or without the legal assistance of an attorney. For the woman who has successfully obtained a divorce, hanging on...