Wheaton Parenting Plan Negotiation Attorneys
A parenting plan is created to foster the growth and development of children after the parents no longer live together. An effective parenting plan takes into account the wishes of the children and both parents, as well as any significant factors that may affect the children's best interests. As you negotiate the terms of your parenting plan or work to resolve disputes in the courtroom, it is important to protect your children's interests while also protecting your rights as a parent.
At Andrew Cores Family Law Group, our DuPage County parenting plan attorneys have guided several clients through the creation of even the most complex negotiations. We are skilled at investigating all aspects of a family's dynamics and meshing that information with the financial situation of each parent. It is our goal to help you move through this process in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible.
What Goes Into a Parenting Plan?
An accurate and effective parenting plan must take into account the needs of all parties involved, and it should also anticipate issues that have not even arisen yet. A detailed parenting plan can lay the groundwork to resolve disputes that may arise between parents while providing for the ongoing growth and maturity of the child. According to Illinois law, a parenting plan must be filed with the court within 120 days of beginning a proceeding for the allocation of parental responsibilities. The parenting plan will encompass factors such as:
- Decision-making responsibilities with regard to education, medical care, and religion
- Parenting time or visitation
- Holiday and vacation schedules
- Transportation arrangements for children
- Rules for communications between children and parents
- Agreements between parents regarding issues such as discipline and appropriate behaviors at home and at school
- The procedures that will be used to resolve disputes that may arise, such as mediation
A skilled lawyer will ensure you address every topic possible, including exchange locations, transportation costs, and who claims the child on income tax forms. Contact our firm for skilled, experienced representation as you negotiate the terms of your parenting plan.
Contact Our Wheaton Parenting Plan Attorneys
To arrange a consultation, contact Andrew Cores Family Law Group by calling 630-407-1225 or by completing our online form. With offices in DuPage County and Kendall County, we have experience helping clients throughout Illinois.
