Dad Wins Court Battle to Restore Parenting Time with Sons

Attorney Jeffery Leving helps father regain court-ordered access after ex-wife blocked contact

Mar. 19, 2026 at 2:51am

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A desperate father reached out to attorney Jeffery Leving for help after his ex-wife reportedly violated a court order and refused to allow him to see or speak with his sons. The Leving legal team fought for the father and won, securing a court order finding the mother in contempt and ordering her to pay the father's attorney's fees.

Why it matters

This case highlights the challenges some fathers face in maintaining relationships with their children after divorce or separation, and the importance of legal representation to enforce parental rights and court orders. The victory also underscores the role of attorneys like Jeffery Leving in protecting the bonds between fathers and their children.

The details

Even though the father had the legal right to see and speak with his sons, his ex-wife reportedly refused to allow any contact, cutting him off from his own children. Fearing he was losing his children forever, the father immediately called Leving's law firm for help. The Leving legal team presented clear evidence to the court of the mother's alleged obstruction, including denied calls and a pattern of disregard for the court-ordered parenting schedule. The judge ultimately found the mother in contempt of court for her violations and ordered her to pay the father's attorney's fees.

  • The father contacted attorney Jeffery Leving for help in March 2026.
  • The court victory was announced on March 19, 2026.
  • The father will appear on the Dads' Rights Legal Hour radio show on March 21, 2026 to discuss the case.

The players

Jeffery Leving

A Chicago-based matrimonial attorney and president of the Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving Ltd. who represented the father in this case.

The father

A desperate father who reached out to Leving for help after his ex-wife reportedly violated a court order and blocked him from seeing his sons.

The mother

The ex-wife of the father, who reportedly refused to allow the father to see or speak with his sons despite a court order granting him parenting time.

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What they’re saying

“A loving father should never have to fight to be part of his children's lives, but if they need to do so, the Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving Ltd. is ready to help.”

— Jeffery Leving, Matrimonial Attorney

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow the mother to appeal the contempt of court ruling.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of legal representation and the enforcement of court orders to protect the rights of fathers and maintain their relationships with their children, even in the face of obstructive behavior from an ex-spouse.