Could Joseph Reyes Go to Jail for Taking His Child to Church?
CHICAGO, Feb. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Jeffery M. Leving, a divorce lawyer who concentrates in the protection of fathers' rights (http://dadsrights.com) recommends Joseph Reyes convert back to Catholicism if he wants to strengthen his legal position and his ability to expose his child to Catholicism in his divorce case in Chicago. In the eyes of the court he is likely presumed Jewish as he converted to Judaism. "I would recommend that Joseph Reyes convert back to Catholicism if he wanted to expose his daughter to his faith without further incurring the judge's wrath," said Leving as quoted in the Chicago Tribune (Feb. 16, 2010). "Sometimes a difficult legal conflict can have a simple solution," concludes Leving. This is the sentiment behind Leving's statement that was not accurately captured in the remainder of the quote in the article.
Furthermore, Leving adds that "no judge in the Circuit Court of Cook County that I have ever appeared in front of would likely prevent a father from exposing his child to his own religion."
While many divorce cases involve interfaith parents, we need to respect all religions. "It would be unfortunate and an encroachment on our religious freedoms if this dad goes to jail for taking his child to church," concludes Leving.
To view the full article online visit: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-interfaith-divorce-20100216,0,2673258.story
Known for advocating strong family bonds, Chicago divorce attorney Jeffery Leving and his firm have been reuniting fathers and children since 1981. Leving was selected as an expert resource for the first White House Roundtable and Town Hall Meeting in Chicago on Responsible Fatherhood.
Media inquiries requesting Mr. Leving's analysis of this case should contact Jennifer Whiteside at: 312-296-3666.
SOURCE Law Offices of Jeffery Leving
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