It’s Never Too Early to Begin Preparing for the Holiday Season, Especially for Divorced Families
09/20/17

One of the most difficult times of the year for divorced or divorcing families is the holiday season. The holidays are about spending time with […]

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Judge Bender Shares Back-to-School Tips for Divorced Parents
08/22/17

Judge Bender recently returned to Chicago’s WCGO to discuss back-to-school issues related to divorce. As he told on-air personality Daniel French during the interview, this […]

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Back-to-School Tips for Divorced Parents: It’s Not Too Soon to do Your Homework and Make a Game Plan
07/26/17

Transitions are always difficult for divorced families, as new schedules and obligations can disrupt mutually agreed-upon rules and practices. Just like summer break, the start […]

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How to Successfully Co-Parent This Summer
06/13/17

The school year is coming to a close, which means summer is right around the corner. This is an exciting time for the kids, but […]

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Memorial Day Weekend Provokes Questions About Holiday Visitation
05/23/17

With Memorial Day weekend just around the corner, visitation issues and scheduling can be a bit complicated for parents struggling through a divorce or who […]

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Judge Bender Discusses Child Abuse Prevention Month on WCGO Radio
05/04/17

Judge Michael Ian Bender was invited for an interview on Chicago’s WCGO Radio to discuss Child Abuse Prevention Month. Take a listen to his conversation […]

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Five Steps You Can Take to Prevent Child Abuse
04/03/17

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and it should be everyone’s duty to educate themselves on the issue. In 2008, I was appointed by […]

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