Nothing matters more than your children. Our Chicago child custody attorneys are fierce advocates for your parental rights and your children's best interests — whether you're going through a divorce, establishing custody for the first time, or seeking a modification.
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Illinois no longer uses the terms 'custody' and 'visitation.' Instead, the law refers to the 'allocation of parental responsibilities' — covering decision-making authority (for education, healthcare, religion, and extracurricular activities) and parenting time (formerly called visitation). Courts make all custody determinations based on the best interests of the child, considering factors including each parent's relationship with the child, the child's adjustment, and each parent's willingness to support the other's relationship with the child.
Custody decisions made today affect your children for years to come. A strong parenting plan, negotiated or litigated by an experienced Chicago custody attorney, protects your time with your children and your decision-making rights. Our attorneys are skilled negotiators who prefer resolution without court battles — but relentless litigators when the other parent won't cooperate.
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Allocating parental responsibilities and parenting time during divorce in Cook County.
Establishing parental responsibilities and parenting time outside of marriage.
Changing existing custody orders when circumstances have substantially changed.
Enforcing court-ordered parenting time when the other parent refuses to comply.
One parent seeking to move with the children — complex legal standards apply.
Protecting children in situations involving domestic violence or immediate danger.
Establishing grandparent visitation rights under Illinois law.
Cases involving parents in different states — UCCJEA jurisdiction issues.
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