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Evanston Child Custody Lawyer

Protecting your relationship with your child starts with clear guidance and a strong plan. Our Evanston child custody lawyers help parents address parenting time, decision-making, and custody disputes with care, strategy, and a focus on the child’s best interests.
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Child Custody Guidance for Families in Evanston

Going through a child custody case can be one of the most emotional, stressful & deeply personal experiences you'll ever have to go through. Whether you're in the middle of a divorce, or just trying to figure out your role as a parent for the very first time - or trying to make sense of an existing parenting plan that just isn't working out. At O'Flaherty Law we know how overwhelming this can be - and we can help you make sense of your rights & options. Our team works not just with families in Evanston, but all over Illinois to find practical solutions that keep the focus where it should be: on maintaining that all important parent-child relationship, while making sure that the needs of the child are always put first.

Navigating Child Custody Laws in Illinois

We know that the language used in child custody cases can be confusing - because let's face it - many of us still think in terms of 'custody' and 'visitation' even though Illinois courts have moved away from those terms. Instead, when it comes to division of decision-making responsibilities courts talk about 'allocation of parental responsibilities' - which includes not just time spent with the child, but also the big decisions about things like education, healthcare, their faith, and what activities they do outside of school. And all of these decisions are made with one thing in mind: what's best for the child.

Helping You Build Strong Parenting Plans

A good parenting plan is more than just a calendar dividing up time between the two of you. It needs to tackle the nitty gritty of things like school schedules, holidays, how you're going to communicate with each other, how you'll make big decisions for the child - and what happens if you can't agree. When Illinois courts decide on parenting time, they take a whole bunch of factors into consideration - including the child's needs, who's been the main caregiver until now, and how well the child has adjusted to their home & school situation. They also take a close look at the parents' ability to get along with each other & whether there are any safety concerns. At O'Flaherty Law we use all of this to help you create a parenting plan that's fair, workable - and best of all, makes sense for your family.

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(224) 244-9922
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The purpose of a consultation is to determine whether our firm is a good fit for your legal needs. Although we often discuss expected results and costs, our attorneys do not give legal advice unless and until you choose to retain us.

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2521 Gross Point Rd, Suite 222

Evanston, IL 60201

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Monday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
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I am personally committed to ensuring that each one of our clients receives the highest level of client service from our team.  Our mission is to provide excellent legal work in a cost-effective manner while maintaining open lines of communication between our clients and their attorneys.  Many of our clients are going through difficult times in their lives when they reach out to us.  They should feel comfortable leaning on the experience and knowledge of our attorneys as their counselors and advocates.  We are here to help!

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