There are many factors Moline courts take into account when determining child custody and related issues. In this article, our Moline child custody attorneys discuss these factors and how the courts attempt to weigh these issues into their judgments.

• The wishes of the parents;
• The wishes of the child;
• The interactions and the relationships between the parents and the child;
• The child's adjustment to his or her home, school, and community;
• The mental and physical health of both the parents and the child;
• Whether abuse has occurred either to the child or to any other person;
• Whether the parents have the ability to cooperate;
• The living situation of the parents; and
• Whether either of the parents is a sex offender.

No child custody matter is the same. Ensure you have the information you need to make informed decisions and put your Moline child custody cases in the best possible position to succeed.

Read the full article by our Moline child custody attorneys about the factors Moline courts consider in determining child custody issues. 

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Our Moline child custody attorneys in this article explain the process of changing parenting time, and custody in Moline court matters. We discuss:

• When you can request a change in parenting time
• How to request a change in custody
• What happens in a change in custody proceeding

For an overview of the laws regarding Moline parenting time and responsibility in Moline, read our article at Moline Parenting Laws Explained.

Read more from our Moline child custody attorneys about the factors Moline courts consider in determining child custody issues. 

In this article, our Moline custody lawyers discuss what court ordered patenting classes are and how they are determined in court proceedings. Parenting classes are typically mandatory when parents are involved in a court matter where parental time and responsibility is allocated with certain exceptions which include the best interest of the child and exceptions for good cause. We discuss the purpose of court ordered parenting classes, and also which classes are approved for the court.

Read the full article by our Moline custody attorneys explaining court ordered parenting classes in Moline child custody cases.