Chicago Child Custody Attorneys

Protecting your relationship with your children is our top priority. Arami Law’s experienced Chicago child custody attorneys fight to secure the parenting arrangement your family deserves.

Every Illinois custody case requires a Parenting Plan — a written agreement or court order that specifies how parental responsibilities are allocated and how parenting time (physical custody) will be structured. A comprehensive parenting plan addresses:

Decision-making authority for education, medical care, religion, and extracurriculars
The regular parenting time schedule, including weekdays and weekends
Holiday, school break, and summer vacation schedules
Communication protocols between the child and each parent
Transportation arrangements for exchanges
Procedures for resolving future disputes
Notification requirements for travel, school issues, and medical matters

At Arami Law, we draft parenting plans that protect your parental rights while minimizing future conflict. We anticipate potential disputes and build provisions into the plan that prevent them before they arise.

Don’t navigate a child custody case alone. Call Arami Law today for a confidential consultation with an experienced Chicago child custody attorney.

Illinois custody orders can be modified, but the standard differs depending on when modification is sought. Within the first two years of a custody order, modification is only permitted if the child’s current environment presents a serious endangerment risk. After two years, modification is available upon proof of a substantial change in circumstances that affects the best interests of the child.

Common grounds for custody modification include:

One parent relocating outside the greater Chicago area
A significant change in the child’s needs (medical, educational, or emotional)
Documented parental unfitness, substance abuse, or domestic violence
One parent consistently violating the parenting plan
A material change in either parent’s work schedule or living situation
The child’s expressed preferences as they mature

Arami Law represents both parents seeking to modify existing orders and parents defending against modification requests. We understand the legal standards and know how to present evidence effectively before Cook County family court judges.