There are many factors Peoria County courts take into account when determining child custody and related issues. In this article, our Peoria County 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 Peoria County child custody cases in the best possible position to succeed.

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

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Our Peoria County child custody attorneys in this article explain the process of changing parenting time, and custody in Peoria County 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 Wheaton parenting time and responsibility in Wheaton, read our article at Peoria County Parenting Laws Explained.

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

In this article, our Peoria County 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 Peoria County custody attorneys explaining court ordered parenting classes in Peoria County child custody cases.