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Court vacates order of protection, reuniting dad and daughter By Laura Reichel The bond between a father and his child is irreplaceable. When that bond is threatened, the stakes could not be any higher. A devoted father was horrified to discover that his ex had filed and obtained an order of protection against him under…
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Leving Matrimonial Law Seminar to Present on Vacating Voluntary Acknowledgements of Paternity By: Laura Reichel The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving Ltd. will host the next presentation of the Arthur S. Kallow Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar Series on September 18th at 6:30 p.m. CDT at 225 W. Wacker Drive in Chicago. The keynote…
Father’s Role Affirmed, Family Stability Preserved By: Laura Reichel For many dads, the letters DCFS bring more than just anxiety; they unleash a nightmare of fear, doubt, and the possibility of losing the person they cherish most. This was the reality for a devoted dad who suddenly felt himself branded as dangerous and unfit. Terrified…
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A Native American Father’s Rights Upheld, A Family’s Heritage Preserved By Laura Reichel The moments a father shares with his children are priceless, shaping memories that last a lifetime. Sadly, not every father is given the chance to be there when it matters most. A devoted father was faced with this heartbreaking reality when his…
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Leving team protected dad’s daughter from danger and restored his peace of mind By: Laura Reichel A devoted father, terrified that his daughter’s safety was at risk, turned to attorney Jeffery Leving for help. The Leving legal team stepped in, fought relentlessly on his behalf, and won—protecting his young daughter and ensuring that this father…
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Children of divorce caught in the middle during the holidays By Jeffery M. Leving Despite Hollywood images of happy families sitting around a large table for holiday meals, the reality is that about 50% of couples end up divorced. So, while I am not trying to be a holiday Grinch, I am pointing out the…
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Dad reunited with grieving children after tragic death of mother By Laura Reichel In a case marked by both heartbreak and hope, a devoted father sought help in reuniting with his children after the untimely passing of their mother. In the midst of this tragedy, he was painfully kicked out of his children’s lives by…
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Leaving team saved dad’s future and his bond with his son By Laura Reichel A Chicago father was faced with the most difficult period of his life following his divorce. Dad was horrified when he realized that he was ordered to pay an exorbitant amount of child support — far more than he could ever pay….
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Social media victim won— Leving team vacated stalking no-contact order for dad By Laura Reichel A father residing in New Jersey suddenly found himself the subject of a stalking no-contact order issued by an Illinois court, even though he’d never set foot in Illinois. Confused and terrified of being incarcerated, dad immediately contacted attorney Jeffery…
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Leving team protected dad from unsubstantiated mental health accusations in court By: Laura Reichel A devoted father became frantic after he was suddenly cut off from his son due to hurtful accusations. Scared of losing his son, dad immediately contacted attorney Jeffery Leving for help in defending and reuniting him with his child. The Leving…
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Dad won in court for his daughter By Laura Reichel When a child’s future hangs in the balance, every moment counts. This was the dilemma faced by a dedicated dad who, after learning that his eleven-year-old daughter was struggling academically, called the Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd. for help protecting his daughter’s future….
Leving team court victory protected dad from crushing debt By Laura Reichel A distraught father was horrified to learn that his ex was trying to saddle him with many thousands of dollars in her attorney’s fees—money he simply didn’t have, and that would have devastated him financially and more. Desperate and overwhelmed, he turned to…
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Leving Matrimonial Law Seminar – Defending Orders of Protection By: Laura Reichel The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving Ltd. will host the next presentation of the Arthur S. Kallow Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar Series on July 17th at 6:30 p.m. CDT at 225 W. Wacker Drive in Chicago. The keynote CLE speakers, prominent family…
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Chicago dad’s court victory brought kidnapped daughter home By Laura Reichel A Chicago dad found himself living out his worst fear when his ex kidnapped his little girl and isolated her from him. Desperate to bring his daughter back home, he called attorney Jeffery Leving to find his daughter. The Law Offices of Jeffery M….
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Chicago parents and other community leaders must work together to make sure this summer isn’t deadly for our children By Jeffery M. Leving While many divorced and separated parents live with the worry that a school shooting can happen anywhere, anytime, parents in Chicago tend to worry the most when school is out for the…
Dad and son reunited after Leving team’s hard-fought court victory By Laura Reichel The bond between a father and his child is fundamental. It shapes their lives, nurtures confidence, and provides the stability every child deserves. Most dads want nothing more than to love, protect, and be present for their kids—through every scraped knee, every…
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Leving team court victory restored a father’s peace of mind By Laura Reichel A Chicago man’s world was turned upside down when he was blindsided by a barrage of unfounded and deeply damaging false allegations—accusations that threatened his dignity, future, and peace of mind. Terrified and desperate, he turned to the Law Offices of Jeffery…
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Dad secured important court victory, keeping sons safe at home By Laura Reichel A devoted, single father raising his three young boys called attorney Jeffery Leving for help, ensuring his children’s safety and stability at home. The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd. fought for them and won, securing a court victory protecting the…
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