Visitation time was the term used prior to the changes which were made in 2016. It was commonly used to refer to the schedule which arranged when each parent would have the child with them. The typical arrangement was that one parent was granted residential custody or primary physical possession of the child. That parent […]
Child Custody
What factors do Illinois courts consider in allocating parental responsibilities?
When determining the allocation of these parental responsibilities, the judges will look at many factors to determine what is in the best interest of the children. These factors include, among other things: the mental and physical health of both the parents and the children; the ability of the parents to cooperate with decision-making for the […]
If there is a lot of conflict between parents, can they still share equal parenting rights?
Chuck Roberts is family lawyer at Momkus McCluskey Roberts, LLC, one of the largest law firms in DuPage County, Illinois.
Are parental responsibilities allocated to one parent, or can different categories be allocated to different parents?
There’s more flexibility in allocating decision-making power, it’s not an all-or-nothing as it once was. For example, a judge may decide that the mother should be responsible for making decisions on education and extracurricular activities and that the father is more appropriate to be responsible for making decisions with regard to healthcare. A judge could […]
What are the parental responsibilities that can be allocated?
These different responsibilities and subjects, there are really four main categories: they include education, religion, healthcare, and extracurricular activities. Arin Fife is a family lawyer at Boyle Feinberg, P.C. in Illinois. To learn more about the firm, visit www.bffamlaw.com. Visit their firm profile here.
How does a joint custody agreement work? Is there a difference between legal and physical custody?
Is there a difference between joint physical custody and joint legal custody in New Jersey?
Having legal custody in the State of New Jersey gives you the right to make all significant decisions on the part of the children relating to their housing, education, welfare, and religion. Legal custody is typically joint, but not always. Physical custody designates where the children reside and for what period of time. Here is […]
Is there a difference between custody and allocation of parental responsibilities?
Under the new Illinois child custody law, decision-making authority regarding major subjects will not necessarily all be granted to one parent or all be granted to both parents as it used to be. Rather, the courts can determine which parent should be responsible for different subjects. Arin Fife is a family lawyer at Boyle Feinberg, […]
How does a couple decide whether their children should live with one parent or split time between both parents?
It depends on the family dynamic, the historical responsibility of each parent, and the needs of the children themselves. If the parties are able to be somewhat amicable and really focus on those things, it will guide them to generating a schedule that is in the best interests of the children. Divorcing parents should never […]
Why is the word “custody” no longer used in Illinois?
Some major changes have been made to Illinois family law in 2016. The Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act has gone through a major rewrite. With the new laws that have come into effect, one of the major changes is that the terms “visitation” and “custody” will no longer be used. Instead, these matters […]
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