May 2010
Gary has been asked by the Chief Judge of the Lake County Court Family Division to be a member of the committee planning a seminar in May for the lawyers who wish to become or are members of the Child Representative list kept by the court. Gary will also be a speaker at the seminar. Both Gary and Michael will attend it.
June 2010
Beginning June 2010, Mike has been elected to the Illinois State Bar Association Assembly, the Legislative body of the organization, for a three year term.
In June 2010, Gary is completing his second consecutive three year term on the Illinois State Bar Association Assembly, the Legislative body of the organization. Due to the rules of the association, Gary is not eligible to run for a third consecutive term.
Illinois Children's Rights Lawyer
Seeking the best interests of children in Lake County
In Illinois, the family court can appoint an attorney to represent the best interests of a child in a custody case. Gary L. Schlesinger and Michael Strauss both accept court appointments as a child's representative. To learn more about your child's rights in a custody dispute, please contact our Lake County family law firm.
A child's representative in an Illinois child custody case serves two main functions:
- Determine and advise the court regarding best interests of the child
- Present the wishes and requests of the child to the family court
Our Libertyville family law attorneys handle all aspects of divorce, dissolution, and Illinois family law. We handle parental rights issues involving juvenile court, guardianship, and other decisions regarding placement of children.
If your family is involved in a contentious child custody dispute, a court-appointed child's representative can articulate the interests of your child to the court. To learn more about the role of a child's representative in Illinois family law, call or e-mail our Lake County child custody attorney. Contact an Illinois child's rights attorney.
Free initial consultations • Flexible office hours
Law Office of Gary L. Schlesinger
1512 Artaius Parkway, Suite 300
Libertyville, IL 60048
Toll Free: (888) 361-4745
Phone: (847) 213-9065 • Fax: (847) 680-5459
Serving families in Lake County, Illinois, including the communities of Libertyville, Waukegan, Lake Forest, Bannockburn, Highland Park, Deerfield, Gurnee, Vernon Hills, Mundelein, Wauconda, Lake Zurich, Killdeer, and Lincolnshire
