DuPage County Attorneys Helping Develop Joint Parenting Plans
Whether you are going through a divorce or ending a long-term relationship, you will want to make sure issues related to your children will be handled correctly. You and your former partner will need to develop an Illinois parenting agreement that protects the best interests of your child. The decisions you make during this difficult time will impact you and your child for years to come.
At Andrew Cores Family Law Group, we believe that, in most cases, it is best for parents to develop a co-parenting agreement themselves instead of leaving matters up to the court. Doing so allows you to control the outcome of your case and decide how you will work together to raise your children in the years to come. Our experienced family law attorneys are prepared to help you and your child's other parent negotiate a mutually acceptable Illinois parenting agreement, working to complete all necessary forms and filing procedures.
Contact us by calling 630-407-1225 to discuss your options regarding establishing a joint parenting agreement.
You Know What is Best for You and Your Child
When left to the decision of a judge, child custody and parenting time matters may not be resolved according to your wishes, and they may not be beneficial for your children. A judge decides the terms of your custody and visitation based on what he or she feels are the best interests of your child. However, parents know what is best for their children, and they should be able to have a say in how these matters will be handled.
Are you prepared to leave some of the most important decisions about your child's life up to a stranger that does not know you or your goals?
No one understands your child's needs like you and your child's other parent. You know your child's dislikes, routines, and their ability to adapt to new situations. By creating an Illinois parenting agreement outside of the courtroom, you are able to make choices that truly reflect the needs of your child.
As you negotiate the terms of your parenting plan, you can work together with the other parent to determine how you will make decisions about how your children will be raised. You can determine whether one or both of you will be responsible for addressing issues related to medical care, education, and religion. Depending on who has handled these decisions in the past, you may share equal responsibility in some or all of these areas, or one of you may have primary responsibility for addressing different concerns.
Your parenting agreement will also need to include a schedule for parenting time. You and the other parent can make decisions about when your children will live in each of your homes or spend time with you. As you address these issues, you can decide how you will split different holidays or share time during school vacations, and you can make sure you are on the same page about transportation arrangements for your children. You can also address any other concerns that may affect your family going forward, such as how the two of you will communicate with each other, how you can establish consistent rules and routines in each home, and how you may resolve any disputes that may arise in the future.
Contact Our Wheaton Parenting Agreement Negotiation Lawyers
Our attorneys can advocate for you as you negotiate the terms of your parenting agreement. If negotiations break down, we can provide you with representation as you address these issues in the courtroom. Contact an Illinois parenting agreement attorney at Andrew Cores Family Law Group by calling 630-407-1225. We have helped many parents located in DuPage County, Kane County, Will County, and Kendall County.
