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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.
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.
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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Illinois courts decide child custody issues based on the child’s best interests. The court may look at the child’s needs, the parents’ wishes, the child’s relationship with each parent, the child’s adjustment to home and school, the parents’ ability to cooperate, and whether there are concerns involving abuse, violence, or safety.
Parenting time refers to when each parent spends time with the child. Decision-making responsibility refers to who has the authority to make major decisions for the child, such as decisions about school, medical care, religion, and extracurricular activities. A court may allocate decision-making to one parent or both parents, depending on what is in the child’s best interests.
Yes. If circumstances change after a parenting plan or allocation judgment is entered, a parent may ask the court to modify the order. Common reasons may include changes in a child’s schedule, a parent’s relocation, concerns about the child’s safety, or ongoing problems following the current parenting plan. The court will review whether the requested change is appropriate under Illinois law and serves the child’s best interests.