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  • Father and two daughters Jeffery M Leving
    Father’s Fight to Protect his Abused and Badly Beaten Daughters Dads' Rights
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Leving team protected dad’s daughter from danger and restored his peace of mind

Posted on August 28, 2025August 28, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving team protected dad’s daughter from danger and restored his peace of mind
Leving team protected dad’s daughter from danger and restored his peace of mind

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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Out-of-state divorced dad feared for his kids’ safety, won court order to protect them

Posted on April 11, 2025April 11, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Out-of-state divorced dad feared for his kids’ safety, won court order to protect them
Out-of-state divorced dad feared for his kids’ safety, won court order to protect them

Out-of-state divorced dad feared for his kids’ safety, won court order to protect them By Laura Reichel A concerned divorced father was horrified to discover that his children were living in a reported dangerous home in life-threatening conditions. Fearing for his children’s safety, this dad immediately called attorney Jeffery M. Leving for help in protecting…

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Leving Firm Matrimonial Law Seminar: Parental Responsibilities for Non-Parents

Posted on July 17, 2024July 17, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving Firm Matrimonial Law Seminar: Parental Responsibilities for Non-Parents
Leving Firm Matrimonial Law Seminar: Parental Responsibilities for Non-Parents

Leving Firm Matrimonial Law Seminar: Parental Responsibilities for Non-Parents 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 19 S. LaSalle St. in Chicago. The keynote CLE speaker, matrimonial and family law…

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Chicago and other cities should launch initiatives to help fathers

Posted on October 28, 2023October 28, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago and other cities should launch initiatives to help fathers
Chicago and other cities should launch initiatives to help fathers

Chicago and other cities should launch initiatives to help fathers The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving Ltd. is calling on the City of Chicago and cities all over America to create programs that are similar to Milwaukee’s Fatherhood Initiative. Attorney Jeffery Leving, founder and president of the Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving Ltd….

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While science grapples with the cause of the life expectancy gap between sexes, men need to make better health choices

Posted on June 6, 2023June 6, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on While science grapples with the cause of the life expectancy gap between sexes, men need to make better health choices
While science grapples with the cause of the life expectancy gap between sexes, men need to make better health choices

While science grapples with the cause of the life expectancy gap between sexes, men need to make better health choices By Jeffery M. Leving While it’s well known that women live longer than men, in the age of modern medicine it is shocking that the gap has grown instead of closed. The reason is debatable,…

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Dad wins in court to get child enrolled in school

Posted on March 27, 2023March 27, 2023 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Dad wins in court to get child enrolled in school
Dad wins in court to get child enrolled in school

Dad wins in court to get child enrolled in school One of a father’s most important responsibilities is to protect his children, says Chicago-based family law attorney Jeffery M. Leving, founder and president of the Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving Ltd. “Fathers come to us because they are greatly concerned that their children are…

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Psychological support for divorcing dads topic of CLE at Leving firm

Posted on March 14, 2023March 15, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Psychological support for divorcing dads topic of CLE at Leving firm
Psychological support for divorcing dads topic of CLE at Leving firm

Psychological support for divorcing dads topic of CLE at Leving firm 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 Wednesday, March 15 at 6:30 p.m. CDT at 19 S. LaSalle St. in Chicago. This month’s presentation will be…

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No-contact order protects child from reported abuse

Posted on February 16, 2023February 17, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on No-contact order protects child from reported abuse
No-contact order protects child from reported abuse

No-contact order protects child from reported abuse CHICAGO – Fathers’ Rights attorney Jeffery M. Leving secured a court victory for a father with a problem that many fathers have: Their children are living with their ex, and a man in the household is reportedly abusing the children. It could be the mother’s new boyfriend, new…

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Substance abuse in child custody cases to be topic of CLE at Leving firm

Posted on February 15, 2023February 15, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Substance abuse in child custody cases to be topic of CLE at Leving firm
Substance abuse in child custody cases to be topic of CLE at Leving firm

Substance abuse in child custody cases to be topic of CLE at Leving firm 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 Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 6:30 p.m. CST at 19 S. LaSalle St. in Chicago. This month’s…

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Father dispossessed of his children, and apparently alienated, gains their return to Illinois

Posted on January 21, 2023January 21, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Father dispossessed of his children, and apparently alienated, gains their return to Illinois
Father dispossessed of his children, and apparently alienated, gains their return to Illinois

Father dispossessed of his children, and apparently alienated, gains their return to Illinois A father had two little boys, ages 9 and 6. Unfortunately, he recently broke up with their mother. Last summer, the mother took the children to her family’s home in Mississippi. The dad thought they were on vacation, but when school started…

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Order of protection keeps mother’s reported abusive boyfriend away from dad’s children

Posted on December 7, 2022December 7, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Order of protection keeps mother’s reported abusive boyfriend away from dad’s children
Order of protection keeps mother’s reported abusive boyfriend away from dad’s children

Order of protection keeps mother’s reported abusive boyfriend away from dad’s children A divorced dad had two children with his ex-wife – an 8-year-old boy and a 6-year-old girl. He wanted to protect his children from physical abuse he feared might come at the hands of his ex-wife’s new boyfriend. Attorney Jeffery M. Leving, founder…

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This year, let Thanksgiving dinner be the start of having family dinners more often

Posted on November 24, 2022November 24, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on This year, let Thanksgiving dinner be the start of having family dinners more often
This year, let Thanksgiving dinner be the start of having family dinners more often

This year, let Thanksgiving dinner be the start of having family dinners more often By Jeffery M. Leving Thanksgiving is not only a time to give thanks, but a time to enjoy being with family. For most American families, it’s a time to come together and reflect around the table — something that can and…

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CLE at Leving firm to focus on analyzing financial records to discover adverse party’s assets in Domestic Relations cases

Posted on November 21, 2022November 21, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on CLE at Leving firm to focus on analyzing financial records to discover adverse party’s assets in Domestic Relations cases
CLE at Leving firm to focus on analyzing financial records to discover adverse party’s assets in Domestic Relations cases

CLE at Leving firm to focus on analyzing financial records to discover adverse party’s assets in Domestic Relations cases 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 Monday, Nov. 21 at 6:30 p.m. CST at 19 S. LaSalle…

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Order of protection keeps dad from his daughters until he fights in court and wins

Posted on November 9, 2022November 9, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Order of protection keeps dad from his daughters until he fights in court and wins
Order of protection keeps dad from his daughters until he fights in court and wins

Order of protection keeps dad from his daughters until he fights in court and wins A father is going through a divorce, which is always difficult, says Fathers’ Rights attorney Jeffery M. Leving, who has been through a divorce himself. He has to worry about maintaining his relationship with his children and he has to…

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State indicated dad neglected child, but he wins appeal, clearing his name

Posted on November 3, 2022November 3, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on State indicated dad neglected child, but he wins appeal, clearing his name
State indicated dad neglected child, but he wins appeal, clearing his name

State indicated dad neglected child, but he wins appeal, clearing his name Fathers’ Rights attorney Jeffery M. Leving will tell listeners to his weekly radio show about a decision his legal team won from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services in favor of a father his firm represented. “I believe there is little…

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Gaining clients relief from child support arrearages to be topic of Leving firm CLE seminar

Posted on October 13, 2022October 13, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Gaining clients relief from child support arrearages to be topic of Leving firm CLE seminar
Gaining clients relief from child support arrearages to be topic of Leving firm CLE seminar

Gaining clients relief from child support arrearages to be topic of Leving firm CLE seminar 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 Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 6:30 p.m. CDT at 19 S. LaSalle St. in Chicago. Attorney…

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Judge speaks on role of fathers

Posted on October 5, 2022October 5, 2022 By Ray Hanania 2 Comments on Judge speaks on role of fathers
Judge speaks on role of fathers

Judge speaks on role of fathers A Will County judge delivered a powerful message on the importance of fathers in the upbringing of children at a statewide conference on Saturday. “I know, based on my own personal experience, how important it was to have my father in my life,” said Judge Jessica Colon-Sayre, speaking at…

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Leving presents books on Fathers’ Rights at Printers Row Literary Fest

Posted on September 10, 2022September 10, 2022 By News Editor No Comments on Leving presents books on Fathers’ Rights at Printers Row Literary Fest
Leving presents books on Fathers’ Rights at Printers Row Literary Fest

Leving presents books on Fathers’ Rights at Printers Row Literary Fest Renowned Fathers’ Rights attorney Jeffery M. Leving will greet attendees and autograph his books at the Printer’s Row Book Festival this weekend beginning today (Saturday) and Sunday Sept. 10 through 11th. Leving, who will be there both days, will showcase his writings at the…

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