LOOKING FOR A HELLAVA LAWYER TO REPRESENT ME...

[BHouse]

OK DHP I NEED YOUR HELP... I am in search of a good lawyer to represent me in gaining visitation rights to my children... I have not seen them in over a month and a half and it is absolutely killing me... I have prayed that my ex will come around and allow me to see them. I have called and left messages. I bought them some Easter baskets and took them to my mother-in-laws house. My mother-in-law was shocked to hear that I have not spoke to or seen the kids in so long. I had hoped this would make her have them call me. I have tried to be patient. I have prayed now I have no other choice. I know that I should have done this a long time ago, but even though her and I have not seen eye to eye lately, she would still let me see the kids... I need reasonable lawyer. Money is no object, but I am trying to buy a building and my finances are REAL TIGHT. PM me with any suggestions. THANKS. [img]graemlins/mecry.gif[/img]

[Michael Greene]

Donde esta?

[SENSE MGMT]

Where are you located?

[BHouse]

I am in Bellwood, Il. right outside of Chicago. I have been on the internet the past hour or so doing some research on my options. I think it has really gotten to me because I find myself spending more time with my current girlfriends' child than my own. Not because I am negliecting my children, but because I have not been given the opportunity to see them. My last girlfriend and my current one both have sons that really took to me and found myself really hating that I was doing more for them than my own. I am supporting my children financially the best I can, but money doesn't take the place of a father who is there trying to raise their children to be responsible and well behaved. I don't know. I am just trying to be father. Another thing - my current girlfriend is going through a divorce and her soon-to-be ex-husband isn't stepping up to the plate. I see this and it upsets me because I am spending time with HIS son and I not my own... And then this jerk is trying to get ALIMONY from her and she doesn't even want to take to court for child support because she feels she shouldn't have to force a man to be a MAN.

[ April 25, 2004, 08:30 PM: Message edited by: BHouse ]

[SENSE MGMT]

mAN i'M getting all warm inside feeling your love for your child. You're someone to admire unlike many deadbeat dads I know. Sad to say I'm friends with a lot of deadbeat dads it's one of those things that irks me. Check yo PMs.

[BHouse]

Thanks. [img]graemlins/respekt.gif[/img]

B.

[Dj Pat]

Hey Niehbor.
A freind of mines had the Same Problem with his X Wife.
I will see him Monday night and PM you the info.
He got to see his kids which is all he wanted after getting his lawyer, so I will pass it down to you.
The reason why I say neighbor is because I stay in Bellwood also [img]smile.gif[/img] .

Dj Pat
PHM.

[BHouse]

HOWDY NEIGHBOR... Glad to hear someone else from the WOODS... [img]graemlins/beerchug.gif[/img] Thank you in advance for help you can offer.

B.

[ April 25, 2004, 09:46 PM: Message edited by: BHouse ]

[nev m]

I can't recommend a lawyer because I live in the U.K, but I sincerely wish you well, and hope that you can soon see your kids.

I have been stopped from seeing my nieces by a crazy sister in law, and that really hurts so I can only imagine how bad you must feel.

Good luck. keep positive.

[V-ROD]

Hey Bhouse, I think there is a lawyer that specializes in father's right here in Chicago. I think he even did that case with that boy Elian Gonzales from Cuba a few years back. I don't remember his name but he sometimes has his commercial on TV during the midday hours and in the late night. I want to say his name is Richard Levinthal or something like that. try looking in the yellow pages, he has to be listed. Should I run into that information before you do, I will post it. Best of luck to you.

Peace V-ROD

[V-ROD]

This is the best I can come up with for now. This is from the Yellow Pages.
Listings for custody law

I hope you find the right lawyer that will fit your needs.

Peace V-ROD

[ April 26, 2004, 01:58 AM: Message edited by: V-ROD ]

[JMNYC]

BHouse, I wish you all the best getting this situation sorted out. I believe the law is firmly on your side as well.

[däp]

Originally posted by V-ROD:
Hey Bhouse, I think there is a lawyer that specializes in father's right here in Chicago. I think he even did that case with that boy Elian Gonzales from Cuba a few years back. I don't remember his name but he sometimes has his commercial on TV during the midday hours and in the late night. I want to say his name is Richard Levinthal or something like that. try looking in the yellow pages, he has to be listed. Should I run into that information before you do, I will post it. Best of luck to you.

Peace V-ROD

Jeffrey Levin(sp)

[fred da warrior]

Jeffrey Leving is the lawyer that V_Rod is refering to. He has a website, I am sure.

From what I understand, he was instrumental is passing legislation making it ILLEGAL for mothers to withold visitation rights from fathers here in Illinois, so you might want to seriously take a look at that.

Hope everything works out for you.

[BHouse]

Thank you DHP... I am taking all of your advice into consideration... There are some MEN out here trying to do the right thing by their kids and the ones that aren't are making us look bad... Thanks again...

B.

[ April 26, 2004, 08:33 AM: Message edited by: BHouse ]

[Rainless]

You need to file child support on yourself in order to gain rights to your children. I'm sure there is away to do this in Chicago. This will show you are taken actions for your children. A court ordered date will then be presented if your x fails to show then, the next step will follow. But that should gain you visitation rights. Are yall divorced yet? That is also the next problem. I have some websites I can forward to you. ;)

[ April 26, 2004, 10:34 AM: Message edited by: Rainless ]

[Light Skinted Wif Good Hur]

Originally posted by fred:
Jeffrey Leving is the lawyer that V_Rod is refering to. He has a website, I am sure.

From what I understand, he was instrumental is passing legislation making it ILLEGAL for mothers to withold visitation rights from fathers here in Illinois, so you might want to seriously take a look at that.

Hope everything works out for you.

He also wrote a book called Father's Rights.

[likewater]

what you can do is file for joint custody of your kids at family court.. just have copies of their birth records to show that your named as the father... after that they will send you and your ex a court notice to appear in court, your paper work will be presented...

what you shouldn't do is tell her that you are going to do that. Just do it.. because she Will be filing non support papers on you soon.. [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img]