Interfaith Marriage Ends in Religious Custody Battle

April 22nd, 2010 admin

Interfaith marriages have increased over the years causing religion to play a key role in child custody cases across the nation. Parents find themselves fighting not only for the right to spend time with their kids, but to share with them their individual religious beliefs. A divorced Chicago couple recently faced a bitter battle over the religious upbringing of their daughter, with a judge ruling to allow the child to both Christian and Jewish services, according to the Chicago Sun-Times . Rebecca and Joseph Reyes both wanted custody…


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