Illinois State Representative, Robert W. Pritchard, is currently proposing a bill that would enforce a $100 fine for anyone who interferes with court-ordered child custody or visitation, and proposes similar penalties for those who violate a protective order.  Read the full story

This past Friday night, ABC’s 20/20 covered the story of Joseph and Rebecca Reyes, a couple caught in a bitter divorce battle over their daughter’s religious upbringing.  Read the full story

A recent article in the Washington Post stated that the United States is currently pressuring Japan to sign the 1980 global convention concerning international parental child abductions.  Read the full story

Ring in the new year with this great book, Fathers Have Rights Too, by Robert G. Lockhart. The book is about a man named Cory Jacobs, his son, Cory Jr., and his ex-wife, Paula. Read the full story

From all of us at the Men’s Divorce Law Firm, we wanted to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday! We hope you all enjoy the extra time with your loved ones, and we thank each and every one of you who have given us the business we need to keep going.

NEW YORK TIMES: A federal court in Brazil gave the Brazilian family of a 9-year-old boy at the center of a five-year international abduction and custody case a deadline of Thursday to turn the child over to his American father Read the full story

As most of you know who may have been following the Tiger Woods saga, the pro golfer has decided to take an indefinite leave of absence. Read the full story

A record number of families are in need of assistance this holiday season, and Volunteers from the Men’s Divorce Law Firm are working hard to save Christmas even as some families face job loss and eviction. Read the full story

In a recent article published by People.com, it was said that Kate and Jon Gosselin were finally done fighting over the children. They had a Mediation this weekend where Jon showed up with a bouquet of roses for Kate, who denied them. Read the full story

Once again, we commend the New York Times for continuing to raise awareness about the importance of fathers. In a recent article written by Ruth Padawer of the New York Times, a man named Mike finds out he is not the real father of the 4-year-old he had grown to love so much. Read the full story