Child Custody Attorneys
At Diamond Divorce Law, we work with clients dealing with a variety of
family law issues before, during and after their divorce, including child custody.
With over four decades of experience, our attorneys know how to help clients
advocate for their families.
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We know that custody can be one of the most contentious and emotional issues – and issues such as where your child lives and who is responsible for your child have the potential to impact your child’s safety and your relationship with them.
Some parents worry that there may be bias within the court system towards awarding custody to the mothers, but in reality, this is an issue of the past. When deciding custody matters, Illinois courts always take into account the best interest of the child in regards to custody matters, looking at all the intimate details of each specific case.
Learn more below about how our team of attorneys at Diamond Legal can work with you to create the best custody arrangement for your family.
The term “custody” is no longer used in Illinois law. This term has been replaced with “parental responsibilities,” broken into two major categories:
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Any of these things can be modified by a court order. Before making any assumptions about what Illinois law dictates, it is always best to check to see if there are any existing court orders.
Because each case can be vastly different, we highly recommend retaining the services of an experienced Illinois child custody attorney to help you through this process.
What if there are disagreements between the parents regarding custody?
If you and your spouse can agree, your lawyers will draft an Allocation Judgement to decide all the parenting decisions, including:
If you and your spouse cannot come to an agreement, mediation will be required. Sometimes mediation works to resolve all disputed issues.
If mediation does not resolve all the disputed issues, then the judge will have to be the one to make the final decisions about parental responsibilities. In this case, the judge will consider things like:
Why Choose Diamond Legal?
Sorting through the complex and critical issues of a transition in your life can be painful and intimate.
Your attorney is your ally, friend, and legal advocate.
Selecting the right lawyer will make a world of difference in the outcome of your divorce.
At Diamond Legal, we provide you with the guidance and support needed to resolve divorce issues using our decades of family law experience.
Communication is an art, and we take the time to really listen to what you have to say. We will ask you about your personal and financial goals and help you create a plan to achieve them, while protecting your rights and interests along the way.
Our legal team includes family lawyers who are skilled in both litigation and negotiation, Illinois divorce law, and trial law. From simple uncontested matters to complex cases that are headed to the courtroom, our attorneys are ready to serve you and get you the closure you are looking for.
