Child Custody Lawyers Hinsdale IL

As child custody lawyers we know that the entire divorce process becomes more difficult and contentious when children are involved. However, a divorce should not divest children of their birthright of getting the support and love of both parents. Deciding how the children will be raised after the marriage has been dissolved is significantly important to address during divorce proceedings, which sometimes lead to disputes between parents. It is essential to get legal counsel from a reliable and experienced child custody attorney who can help you protect your parental rights as well as your relationship with the children.

Dan Walker Law Office has been offering legal services for family law matters for decades and our attorneys have more than 45 years of combined legal experience. Our child custody lawyers have in-depth knowledge of the latest Illinois laws governing child custody issues and know the ins and outs of the entire legal system. We help parents to work out a solution that is fair for all. We strive to settle matters through negotiation, allowing both parties to reach a final decision amicably.

Updated Illinois Child Custody Laws

Illinois child custody laws underwent changes that involved new terminology as well as how child custody determinations are made by family law courts. As of January 1, 2016, legal terms, including custody, custodial parent, and visitation, have been removed and new terminology has been included, such as allocation of parental responsibilities, parenting time, parental plans, and others.

The new guidelines in the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (IMDMA) have ended the sole and joint custody clause and introduced co-parenting, where both parents have to take part in raising the child to some extent. The court will assign one or both parents different categories of responsibilities, such as medical, religion, education, and extracurricular activities, based on the needs of their children. All child custody determinations will be included in a comprehensive legal document called the parenting plan.

Helping Clients with Child Custody and Parenting Plans

At Dan Walker Law Office, we keep the best interest of your children and family a top priority and devise comprehensive legal strategies that are tailored to benefit your specific situation. Our attorneys are experienced in helping clients draft parenting plans, covering all legal basis of important child custody issues, such as:

• Healthcare needs of the child(ren)
• Child care choices
• Education
• Parental responsibilities
• Discipline
• Emergency decision-making guidelines
• Religion
• Household rules
• Living arrangements
• Extracurricular activities

With a parenting plan addressing all issues in place, many future disputes are avoided that allow divorced parents to keep a healthy relationship with their children in the long run. Our attorneys put a great deal of emphasis on mutually agreed upon agreements, but in some cases, certain issues arise that cannot be resolved. In such situations, we prepare for litigation and use our extensive trial experience to fight vigorously for your rights and protect your interests in court.

Areas of family law that we practice include the following:

• Family Law
• Divorce
• Child Custody
• Child Support

Discuss Your Case with Our Experienced Child Custody Lawyers Today

Whether you want to resolve your child custody matter amicably through negotiation or take the case to court, our attorneys can provide skilled legal counsel and representation in any situation. To evaluate your legal options, contact Dan Walker Law Office today at 630-920-8800 to schedule an initial consultation.