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Long Grove Child Custody Attorneys
Long Grove Child Custody Attorneys
If you are a parent currently working through the divorce process, the issue of child custody will inevitably come up. Some couples can agree on arrangements on their own and will only need the court to sign off on their plan. However, if the parents cannot reach an agreement, they will need the help of skilled Long Grove child custody attorneys to settle the matter, like those at Arami Law. Don’t leave your parental rights up to chance – call our office to request a consultation today.
Parental Responsibilities and Parenting Time
The term “custody” is actually a bit outdated – in 2016, Illinois adopted changes to the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, which replaced the concepts of child custody and visitation with the terms “parenting time” and “parental responsibilities.”
Parental responsibilities include the following:
- Making major decisions regarding the child’s care, such as education, medical care, and religious upbringing
- Providing a stable home for the child
- Providing for a child’s daily needs
Parenting time is the time the child spends in each parent’s household. Under most parenting plans, parents share parenting time and parental responsibilities. Experienced Long Grove child custody attorneys can help negotiate parenting plans that suit a family’s unique circumstances.
Developing an Appropriate Parenting Plan
When the court creates a parenting plan for a child, it strives to create a plan that is in the child’s best interest. To determine what would best fit the child’s needs, the court considers a set of factors that include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Each parent’s age and health;
- If the child is old enough to articulate a well-reasoned preference, the child’s preference may be considered;
- The child’s personal needs, such as special academic or medical needs;
- Each parent’s involvement in the child’s day-to-day life, which can include helping with homework and being involved in extracurricular activities;
- Any history of domestic violence in either parent’s household;
- The child’s relationship with each parent and the other members of each parent’s household; and
- Each parent’s willingness to work cooperatively with each other and the court regarding issues like child support and the parenting plan.
Modifying a Parenting Plan
Under most circumstances, a parenting plan is eligible to be reviewed and modified every two years, but it does not happen automatically. A parenting plan can be modified before this point when there is an urgent need, such as a child’s risk of being harmed under the current plan or a parent’s desire to move beyond the distance they are permitted to move without court approval. If parents agree to a proposed change, they can submit their new plan to the court and have it approved. If one parent does not agree to the other’s proposed change, the parent seeking the change must demonstrate how the proposed modification is in the child’s best interest.
Work with Our Experienced Long Grove Child Custody Attorneys
Working through a parental rights or child custody dispute can be financially and emotionally exhausting. Make the legal process as straightforward as possible for yourself by working with experienced Long Grove child custody attorneys. Contact our team at Arami Law today to set up your initial consultation in our office.
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