Determining Child Custody With the Child's Best Interests in Mind
For many parents, one of the most difficult elements of divorce is determining what will happen with their children. Figuring out child custody and the parenting plan can be emotionally draining, but an experienced Libertyville child custody attorney can help make sure your needs and the best interests of your child are protected throughout the process.
At Beermann & Ori, that is exactly what we offer individuals throughout Lake County. We have more than 40 years of experience helping individuals use the legal system as a place to find the amicable resolutions they need. If both parties cannot reach an agreement, we aggressively protect the rights of our clients in litigation. Because going to court can be expensive and time-consuming, we do everything we can to find the effective solutions our clients need without going to trial.
Understanding the Differences Between Child Custody and Visitation
One of the things many parents have questions about is regarding the differences between custody and visitation. Child custody refers to decision-making regarding the child's upbringing, and visitation refers to the time the child will spend with each parent.
Child custody can be awarded as sole or joint custody. This means that either one parent will be responsible for making the decisions (sole custody) or the parents will work together to make those decisions (joint custody). These decisions govern the major elements of the children's upbringing, including education, religion and health care or medical decisions.
Contact an Illinois Divorce Lawyer
If you are looking for an experienced attorney to guide you through the process, contact our firm to schedule your free initial consultation. We can be reached via e-mail or by calling 847-680-7070.
