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Things Heat Up in Custody Fight Over Religion
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  Things Heat Up in Custody Fight Over Religion

Things are getting ugly between a divorced couple in Chicago fighting over what religion to raise their daughter in.

Rebecca Reyes served her ex-husband, Joseph Reyes, with a temporary restraining order after Joseph sent a picture of their daughter’s baptism at a Catholic church. Jonathan claims he was just trying to show that their daughter enjoyed the occasion, but says his wife is taking it as malicious.

Rebecca is claiming Jonathan agreed to raise the girl in the Jewish religion, and Jonathan himself even converted to Judaism during their marriage. But Jonathan claims he never signed anything or agreed to raise his daughter solely in the Jewish faith. He also claims that during their marriage they never kept a kosher home, rarely observed the Sabbath, and only went to Jewish services a few times.  

Jonathan says the issue is more about his ex-wife being in control than the fact he took their daughter to church.

A judge agreed to grant the restraining order, which prohibits Jonathan from taking the girl to church. After TV crews captured footage of Jonathan taking the girl to church again, Rebecca filed a contempt of court against Jonathan.

Jonathan and his attorney appeared at an arraignment and requested the case be transferred to a different judge. The request was granted.

If Jonathan is found in contempt of court he could be sentenced to six months in jail and a $500 fine.

Things have been contentious between Jonathan and Rebecca for a while. After separating in 2008, Jonathan allegedly didn’t see his daughter for 7 months until he finally took Rebecca to court. Today, Rebecca has sole custody, while Jonathan has visitation scheduled for every other weekend and Thursday nights.

Contact a Child Custody Attorney for Help

Child custody battles are often the most contentious aspect of a divorce. If you and your ex are fighting or disagreeing on how to raise your children, a Riverside child custody lawyer at the Law Office of Michael R. Young can protect your interests and advocate your parental rights during any and all custody hearings. To arrange a consultation to discuss your custody case, please contact the office today by calling (866) 902-5290!

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Posted By Law Office of Michael R. Young on February 15, 2010 05:30 am | Permalink