Posts Categorized: Parenting Time

Divorce is never easy, but the holidays have a way of making it even harder. Especially when you are navigating religious waters while also trying to co-parent. It’s important to remember that the holiday season is supposed to be a time for togetherness. It’s when memories are created, so instead of dreading the upcoming holiday season, here are a few tips for working together to co-parent effectively. Make a game plan ahead of time Planning in advance who your children will spend the holi...   Read more ...  

On January 1, 2016, the language contained within the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act was altered to be less restrictive and remove the notion that a parent can somehow “win” or “lose” a custody order. Now, the terms used are “parenting time” and “parental responsibilities.” But what do these terms mean? How are they different from the older terms of legal custody, physical custody, and visitation? It is important to understand what these terms mean for you and ...   Read more ...  

Parents will need to address the needs of minor children in any Illinois divorce, but certain issues are more complex when both parents don’t live in the same state. Whether one parent is already a non-resident or was allowed by a court to relocate, the situation raises important questions about parenting time – familiarly known as visitation. The judicial system recognizes a child benefits by having a solid relationship with both parents, so you could face a conundrum in trying to balan...   Read more ...  

With the holidays right around the corner, many Illinois families will be making plans on how to celebrate the festivities. For parents who share custody and visitation, termed allocation of parental responsibilities and parenting time under Illinois’ statute, this time of year can bring some challenges. Many of these special events are deeply rooted in religious beliefs, leading to such questions as:   How do we handle parenting time if we share the same faith?What if we come fro...   Read more ...  

In many divorce cases, Illinois’ statute on allocation of parental responsibilities generally favors both individuals sharing in the raising of the child. As such, parents share in making key significant decisions regarding the child’s life. For logistical purposes, one parent often has residential possession, while the other is entitled to visitation. However, there are many situations where parents share time with the child on an equal or approximately equal basis. Under the law, the offic...   Read more ...  

When couples with children finalize a divorce, one of the biggest components of the divorce settlement is the parenting plan, which includes an agreement on the parenting time schedule for each parent. This schedule, which must be reviewed and approved by the court, spells out exactly when each parent is to have primary care responsibilities for the children. Over time, it’s not unusual for a parent to need to make a change to a parenting time schedule.   So, how does one go about making ...   Read more ...