Chicago Area Child Custody Lawyers
The best interest of your children is the dominant factor in how Illinois courts make child custody, parenting and visitation decisions. Presenting your case to demonstrate how the best interest standard applies in your case requires strategic, extensive and thoughtful preparation. Please contact us when you need help to maintain the strongest possible relationships with your children.
Assembling and Bringing Forth Evidence in Your Favor
It is very risky to assume that a custody decision will go in your favor because of your history, income or parenting skills. As in all areas of a divorce, assembling evidence in support of your priorities is often critical to obtaining the positive child custody and parenting time arrangement you want and deserve.
At Bennett Law, we have successfully advocated for many mothers' and fathers’ rights in custody matters. We have helped a wide range of divorcing parents win sole custody, secure joint custody and — when two parents believe they can work together amicably — work out a split custody arrangement involving near-equal parenting time.
Our attorneys will patiently explain all the steps in this process and actively strive to prevent any surprises. When we represent you in a custody hearing, we will help you bring forth the most effective evidence regarding your involvement with your children and your importance in their lives.
Including Your Priorities in a Detailed Parenting Plan
Giving up control and influence you have had in your children's daily lives is one of the most difficult outcomes for many divorcing parents. We have worked with many clients who were extremely concerned about the other parent's behavior and its impact on the children. Common concerns about the other parent include:
- Use of alcohol or drugs
- Friends and associates who will be around the children
- Unsafe driving habits or other safety concerns
- Commitment to making sure children are fed and cared for properly
- Standards regarding age-appropriate entertainment, such as movies and video games
We create very detailed parenting plans, so that both parties have a clear understanding of ground rules and limits. Our lawyers can help you form realistic expectations and create a plan that helps you have greater peace of mind.
Whether you need to discuss different scenarios or know precisely the child custody and visitation/parenting time arrangement you want to fight for, we encourage you to contact us for quality counsel and representation.
