Understanding Parenting Time
What is Parenting Time?
In the aftermath of a divorce, the estranged couple divides their belongings according to the law or through mutual consent. As parents, they are unable to divide their children between themselves and therefore most couples become involved in a child custody battle. The court bestows the custody of the children to the most suitable parent keeping the child’s best interests in view. But this does not mean that the other parent, also referred to as the non-custodial parent does not get any rights. Under the law, both the parents are entitled to spend a significant amount of time with their child regardless of who has custody.
How can a lawyer help you?
A family lawyer or a divorce lawyer can be extremely resourceful in helping you get a better parenting time schedule. Usually, both parents make a schedule by mutual understanding, keeping each individual’s other commitments in mind. In some instances, estranged couples are unable to reach an agreement and here’s where family lawyers come in. According to the law, a parent is entitled to at least 25% of the total parenting time unless he or she has a criminal history and can pose danger to the child either physically or emotionally. Therefore, it is imperative that you consult an experienced family or divorce lawyer to ensure that you get to spend as much time as possible. You have two options; you can either convince your ex-spouse to agree to a reasonable parenting time schedule or fight for your rights in front of a court of law.
For further information about issues pertaining to parenting time or to schedule a free consultation, contact Law Office of Fedor Kozlov at 847-241-1299 to speak with an experienced child custody lawyer on this topic.