CHICAGO – October 31, 2018 – Experienced attorneys, Molly E. Caesar and former Judge Michael Ian Bender, have announced the opening of Caesar & Bender, LLP, a law firm focused on the practice of family law. The attorneys at Caesar & Bender, LLP, with its...
Year: 2018
Why I Wrote Protecting Children…
My book is launching this month, and I couldn’t be more excited! I’d like to take a moment to share the introduction of the book with you to provide an overview of why I wrote the book and why, I believe, its topic is so important. The purpose of this book is to share...
Protecting Children: Bettering the World One Child at a Time
I’m very proud of my soon to be released book, Protecting Children: Bettering the World One Child at a Time. My publisher asked me to answer some questions to provide insight as to why I decided to write the book. I’m happy to share them with you. Question: Your book...
How Divorced Parents Can Juggle Kids Over the Summer
Kids look forward to a summer break from school, but for divorced parents it can be a time of stress and conflict. Below are some tips to help reduce the anxiety give kids the care-free and fun-filled summer they deserve. Put the children’s needs first Putting the...
Tips for Divorced Parents Paying for Children’s College Education
I recently came across an article identifying tips on how divorced parents can handle paying for their children’s college education. A recent statistic from the College Board states that tuition, fees, and room and board can cost an average of $46,950 for a private...
Making Children a Priority During Divorce
In my practice, I’ve met hundreds of parents who are considering divorce. Thankfully, in most of the cases, these parents are concerned about their children’s welfare and well-being, and want to do everything possible to ensure that their children are not negatively...
Michael Bender Discusses Child Abuse Prevention Month on FOX-32 Chicago
National Child Abuse Prevention Month 2018
What You Can Do if You Suspect Child Abuse With April quickly approaching, so is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. As I emphasize all year long, but especially during this time of year, it is everyone’s responsibility to educate themselves on the signs of child...
Why Spanking is Never the Right Choice
I have been a passionate advocate of alternative disciplinary methods for years now, because I have seen the effects firsthand of how corporal punishment can negatively affect children for years to come. A recent study by researchers at the University of Michigan and...
New Illinois Law Places a Priority on Pets in 2018 Divorce Cases
As of January 1, 2018, custody of pets in divorce cases will now be given more careful consideration by judges. Previously, pets had been treated much like any other material asset in a divorce, to be divided up in whatever way best balanced the scales. Now however,...