Category Archives: Parenting Time
Can A Parent Lose Parenting Time For Violating Court Orders?
A parenting-time order is a formal requirement, not something either parent can ignore when it is inconvenient. After an Illinois court sets a parenting plan or allocation judgment, both parents must follow its terms unless the court agrees to a change. If a parent keeps breaking court orders, there can be serious consequences, such… Read More »
What Evidence Can Help Win A Parenting-Time Dispute In Illinois?
Parenting-time disputes are not usually decided by just one accusation, photo, or text. Illinois courts look at the overall history of each parent’s relationship with the child to decide what is best for the child. If you want more parenting time, you need to show reliable evidence of your consistent involvement, good judgment, and… Read More »
Changing Parenting Time in Illinois After Divorce
Divorce does not always end parenting disagreements. As children grow and family situations change, the original parenting time schedule may stop working for everyone. Changes like new jobs, moving, school activities, health needs, or concerns about a child’s safety can all lead parents to ask for a new schedule. Illinois law understands that families… Read More »
Can You Get More Parenting Time After A Divorce In Illinois?
At the Law Office of Fedor Kozlov, our Chicago parenting time attorney often hears from parents who feel their current parenting schedule no longer reflects their child’s best interests. Life after divorce can change quickly. New jobs, school adjustments, and evolving child needs can make an existing parenting plan outdated or unworkable. Illinois law… Read More »
Holiday Breaks and Child Care
During the first year of a divorce, holidays can be a difficult time – not only for the parents but for children as well. Happy memories from times when families were together can take a toll on your children. The good news is you can make the holiday transition easier for your children by… Read More »
Parenting Plans in Illinois
In Illinois, parenting plans are taken quite seriously by the court. Also known as custody statements in other states, this document outlines how parental time and responsibilities are to be divided by parents post-divorce. Each parent has 120 days from the date they filed for custody to submit their proposed plan. What Should Be… Read More »
How to Relocate With a Minor Child
If you are divorced and are thinking of accepting a job offer in another state, you may need to get court approval before relocating there with your children, according to Section 609.2 of the Illinois Marriage And Dissolution Of Marriage Act. However, if you are the custodial parent, you may not require court approval… Read More »
Do You Need Protected Parenting Time With Your Children?
As a non-custodial parent, your visits to your children are restricted. If your actions have had a negative impact on your children’s physical and emotional health, the court can place greater restrictions. Generally, visitation is not set in a joint or sole custody situation unless a child’s welfare is at stake. In Illinois, courts… Read More »
Factors Influencing the Parenting Time Schedule
Under the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (IMDMA), divorcing parents are required to work on a parenting plan where both parties have to mutually agree on all of its aspects. Generally, a parenting plan comprises of a schedule for parenting time (formerly known as visitation), among other things, for taking care of… Read More »