Monthly Archives: August 2024
Creating of Child Custody “Safe Zone” Law Highlights the Hidden Dangers of Child Custody Exchanges
When a person gets married and has a child, the last thing they are likely to think about is the end of their marriage, the finalization of their divorce, and the handing-off and returning-back of their child to their other, non-custodial parent. Indeed, the end of a marriage and beginning of a child custody… Read More »
Woman Posts on Reddit that She is Divorcing Husband due to Revelation that He Has a 5-Year-Old Son, Internet Supports Her
A woman who posted on the social media and forum platform Reddit received much support for her recent decision to divorce her husband due to the revelation that he has a 5-year-old son. According to Newsweek, Reddit user and Original Poster u/throwaway483848382 posted on the popular online platform that around six months ago she… Read More »
Popular Online News Outlet Asks Readers to Share “When They Knew Their Parents’ Marriage was Doomed”
It seems these days that when you casually poll or survey a group of friends or colleagues about whether their parents got divorced when they were young, many, if not most, will say yes. Indeed, the truth of the matter is that divorce is not uncommon, and for many millennials and Gen-Xers (and maybe… Read More »
Mother’s Sushi Date with Two Daughters Quickly Turns into Violation of Child Custody Court Order, Abductions of Children by Non-Custodial Parents in Chicago Explained
News of two young New Orleans twin girls who were abducted by their own mother hit headlines over the weekend and the frightening case spurs on the conversation about the risks and dangers of parental child abductions. According to local news reports, twin sisters Sofia and Alessandra Bruno were reported as missing after last… Read More »
Will My Chicago Divorce Impact my Mortgage Rate? Read All about the Intersection of Mortgage Rates and Divorce Proceedings in Chicago
Many Chicago residents are likely familiar with some of the common challenging issues that come up in Chicago divorce proceedings. Child support, child custody (and pet custody, too), division of property, alimony payments, and parenting plans are all issues that most individuals in Chicago have heard of, or maybe have dealt with in their… Read More »
Chicago Parents Give Up Child Custody for Hopes of Help with College Tuition for Children
Many Chicago parents would give an arm and a leg for their child to go to a good college or university after high school. With hopes and dreams for their child to succeed and get a job as a doctor, lawyer, or whatever job their dreams lead them to, indeed, many Chicago parents would… Read More »
The Secret Recipe to Divorce? Divorce Expert Weighs in on “Two Main Reasons” Couples Get Divorced in America Today
Most Chicago residents likely have an idea in their minds about what they think the top reasons for divorces are in the Chicago area. From gambling, alcohol and other addictions, to abuse, and criminal behavior, there are certainly a number of reasons that couples decide to get divorced, with some simply calling it quits… Read More »
U.S. Mother Reunited with Child Abducted Across State Lines by Father, Legal Options for Parents Facing International Child Abductions Explained
News of a mother in New Jersey who temporarily lost her daughter due to a terrifying parental child abduction hit the media last week and raised the profile of parental child abductions in the United States and what U.S. parents can do if they suspect their child is being abducted. According to local news… Read More »
The firm welcomes Jonathan R. Standeford as our newest Partner.
Upon receiving his degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago – John Marshall Law School in 2021, Jonathan began practicing family law exclusively and was elevated to the position of Partner at Arnoux Sharma Standeford, LLC in 2024. Jonathan Standeford is a skilled litigator whose broad legal experience offers him the dynamic perspective… Read More »
We are excited to share that Birnbaum Gelfman Sharma & Arnoux will be transitioning to Arnoux Sharma Standeford, LLC, signaling the start of a dynamic new chapter for our firm.
This new name not only symbolizes our growth and leadership but also emphasizes the evolution of the talented attorneys who steer our organization. The diverse strengths of our three partners perfectly equip us to handle any challenge, both in and out of the courtroom. With Matthew Arnoux’s decades of experience, Molshree Sharma’s specialized expertise,… Read More »