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11/04/2026

When Something About a Will Does Not Seem Right

Questions may arise about a person’s mental capacity, possible undue influence, the authenticity of documents, or whether the legal requirements were followed.

Will contests are complicated, emotional, and subject to strict deadlines. Waiting too long can affect your ability to act.

Rebecca L. Reinhardt LLC represents clients in will contests and other estate disputes.

Call 618-214-3626 to schedule an appointment.

This post provides general information and is not legal advice.

11/03/2026

⚖️ MAKING THE CASE WITH REBECCA

When Family Court Moves Too Fast: Due Process Still Matters

A viral Louisville Family Court hearing recently showed a judge changing custody of an infant in open court and ordering the father to immediately hand the child to the mother.

Now, the judge from that hearing, Lauren Adams Ogden, has agreed to a 30-day suspension without pay following an investigation by the Kentucky Judicial Conduct Commission.

According to the official suspension order, Judge Ogden changed sole custody without providing the father proper notice or due process. The Commission found that she did not allow his attorney to cross-examine witnesses and did not make the legally required findings concerning the child’s best interests before ordering the mother to take immediate custody in the courtroom.

The investigation went well beyond this one viral hearing. The Commission cited several cases involving allegations that parties were not allowed to present evidence, parenting time was restricted without sufficient findings, appellate rulings were not promptly followed, and courtroom conduct created an appearance of bias.

Judge Ogden waived formal proceedings, accepted responsibility and agreed to complete additional education concerning due process and the proper conduct of hearings.

The legal lesson is bigger than one judge or one courtroom:

Family court decisions can change where a child lives, how often a parent sees a child and whether an order of protection is entered. Those decisions cannot be made casually.

Due process means each person should receive:

⚖️ Proper notice of what the court will decide
🗣️ A meaningful opportunity to be heard
📄 The ability to present evidence
❓ The opportunity to challenge opposing evidence
📝 A decision supported by legally required findings

Family courts sometimes must act quickly to protect children and families. But urgency does not erase a parent’s right to a fair hearing.

Rebecca L. Reinhardt represents clients in matters involving parenting time, allocation of parental responsibilities, divorce and orders of protection. Having an attorney helps ensure that your evidence is properly presented, your objections are preserved and your side of the case is actually heard.

📍 Law Office of Rebecca L. Reinhardt, LLC
1100 S. 42nd Street, Suite C
Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864
📞 618-214-3626
📧 [email protected]

Every case is different. Contact the office to discuss your specific circumstances.

📄 Read the official suspension order:
https://www.kycourts.gov/Courts/JCC%20Actions%20Documents/2026_agreedorderOgden10262026.pdf

11/02/2026

Child Support Is About More Than a Monthly Number.

Income, parenting arrangements, childcare expenses, health insurance, medical needs, school expenses, and other factors may all affect a family’s financial responsibilities.

Whether child support is being established, reviewed, enforced, or potentially modified, reliable legal guidance matters.

Rebecca L. Reinhardt LLC can help you understand your rights and responsibilities.

Call 618-214-3626 to schedule an appointment.

This post provides general information and is not legal advice.

10/30/2026

Some Families Are Born. Others Are Chosen. All Are Built With Love. ❤️

Adoption can be joyful, emotional, and life-changing. It can also involve detailed legal requirements that must be handled correctly.

Whether your family is considering a stepparent, relative, or another type of adoption, Rebecca L. Reinhardt LLC can explain the process and guide you toward that long-awaited final hearing.

Call 618-214-3626 to schedule an appointment.

This post provides general information and is not legal advice.

10/28/2026

A Prenuptial Agreement Is Not a Prediction That a Marriage Will Fail.

It is an opportunity for two people to have honest conversations about property, debt, finances, businesses, and future expectations before getting married.

A properly prepared agreement can provide clarity and help both people enter the marriage with a shared understanding.

Planning ahead is not unromantic. Fighting about money later is considerably less romantic.

Contact Rebecca L. Reinhardt LLC at 618-214-3626 to schedule an appointment.

This post provides general information and is not legal advice.

10/26/2026

You Deserve to Feel Safe.

Abuse is not limited to visible injuries. Threats, harassment, intimidation, stalking, and interference with someone’s personal freedom may also require legal protection.

If you are concerned about your safety or the safety of your children, Rebecca L. Reinhardt LLC can help you understand whether an Order of Protection may be appropriate.

Call 618-214-3626 to schedule an appointment.

If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

This post provides general information and is not legal advice.

10/23/2026

Parenting Time Should Not Feel Like a Weekly Negotiation.

A clear parenting plan can address regular schedules, transportation, school breaks, holidays, vacations, communication, and other important details.

When expectations are clearly written, parents have fewer opportunities for misunderstandings—and children have more consistency.

Rebecca L. Reinhardt LLC can help establish, review, enforce, or seek changes to a parenting arrangement.

Call 618-214-3626 to schedule an appointment.

This post provides general information and is not legal advice.

10/21/2026

Named as the Executor of an Estate?

Being trusted with someone’s estate is an honor—but it can also come with unfamiliar responsibilities, paperwork, deadlines, property, debts, and family questions.

You do not have to handle the process alone.

Rebecca L. Reinhardt LLC assists executors and estate representatives with probate and estate administration from beginning to end.

Call 618-214-3626 to schedule an appointment.

This post provides general information and is not legal advice.

10/20/2026

Divorce Is Not Just the End of a Marriage. It Is the Beginning of What Comes Next.

Property, debt, parenting responsibilities, support, and financial security may all be affected by the decisions made during a divorce.

You do not have to know exactly what you want before speaking with an attorney. You simply need a place to begin.

Rebecca L. Reinhardt LLC can explain your options, protect your interests, and help you move forward with a plan.

Call 618-214-3626 to schedule an appointment.

This post provides general information and is not legal advice.

10/19/2026

⚖️ MAKING THE CASE WITH REBECCA

Does a Change in Parenting Time Require a “Substantial” Change in Circumstances?

The Illinois Supreme Court recently answered an important question for parents seeking to modify an existing parenting schedule.

In Reynolds v. Reynolds, a father asked the court for additional parenting time with his two daughters. He pointed to several changes since the original order, including:

🏡 Moving into a larger home
💻 Working remotely with greater scheduling flexibility
👧 His daughters growing older
👨‍👧‍👧 The children’s developing relationships with their siblings
📚 Changes in the children’s needs and daily routines

The trial court dismissed his request after finding that he had not proven a substantial change in circumstances.

The Illinois Supreme Court ruled that the trial court applied the wrong standard.

When a parent seeks to modify parenting time only, the parent must show that circumstances have changed and that modifying the schedule is necessary to serve the child’s best interests. The change does not have to meet the higher “substantial change” standard used in certain other modifications.

That does not mean the father automatically receives more parenting time. The Supreme Court sent the case back to the trial court to determine whether the changes he presented actually justify a modification based on the children’s best interests.

The takeaway is simple: parenting schedules are not carved in stone. Children grow, jobs change, families move and circumstances evolve. When the existing arrangement no longer meets a child’s needs, the court may consider a modification.

Rebecca L. Reinhardt represents parents in matters involving parenting time, allocation of parental responsibilities and modifications of existing court orders.

📍 Law Office of Rebecca L. Reinhardt, LLC
1100 S. 42nd Street, Suite C
Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864
📞 618-214-3626
📧 Email Rebecca: [email protected]

Every family’s circumstances are different. Speak with an attorney about your specific situation.

📰 Learn more about the case:
https://law.justia.com/cases/illinois/supreme-court/2026/132627.html

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