CHILD CUSTODY

LAWYER FOR CHILD CUSTODY IN ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, HOFFMAN ESTATES, GLENDALE HEIGHTS, PALATINE AND SCHAUMBURG

The issue of child custody is sensitive matter which needs to be decided based on the best interest of the child. According to Illinois Laws on Best Interest of Child, the court considers relevant factors in determining custody such as the wishes of the child's parent or parents, the wishes of the child, the child's interaction with his parent or parents, the child's adjustment to his home, school and community, the mental and physical health of all individuals involved, the physical violence or threat of physical violence, the occurrence of ongoing abuse, etc. Depending on the facts and circumstances of each case, the parent can request the court to issue an order for temporary custody. Later on the issue of permanent custody is decided by the court based on the evidence submitted by each party.

The following are types of custody that the court awards depending on the totality of the case.

Sole Custody- One parent has the right to have the child live primarily with him Primary custody can include situations where the child spends weekends, or every other weekend, with one parent, the child spends holidays or select occasions with one parent or the child has phone or internet visits with a parent who lives far away.

Joint Custody- Both parents share the responsibility of major decision making and/or physical control, and have similar or equal amounts of time with the child. In Joint Custody arrangements, the child may live part of the week with each parent, the child may move back and forth on a weekly basis, spending one week with each parent or the child may move on a monthly basis.

"Birds Nest Custody" - Parents take turns moving in and out of the home which allows the child to remain in the pre-divorce family home.

Contested custody issues can be addressed through a temporary hearing where the court enters an order creating a temporary custody solution depending on the circumstances, through a mediation process to resolve future custody and visitation disputes, through a custody evaluation conducted by a court-appointed mental health professional or through a trial where the court makes a determination on the best interest of the child based on numerous factors.

It is important that during divorce proceedings that the parents work together to make the process as painless as possible for the children. We understand the importance of child custody to the parent and the emotions involved. We discuss with our client all the supporting evidence which may help the court to decide in favor of granting custody to our client.

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We will meet with you between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Evening and weekend consultations are available upon request. Credit cards are welcome, and we do have payment plans available.

Attorney Goyal is a member of the Chicago Bar Association, the American Immigration Lawyers Association, Indian American Bar Association, and Northwest Suburban Bar Association.

Located in Chicago and Northwest Suburbs, Our offices are conveniently located with easy access from I-90, I-290, I-355 and Highway 53.

Please contact the law offices of Parveen K. Goyal at (847) 584-7617 with questions about your legal issue, providing as much information as possible regarding your inquiry. While this contact does not serve to establish an attorney/client relationship, it will allow us to begin an assessment of your case.

WE ARE LOCATED AT 1625 WEST COLONIAL PARKWAY, INVERNESS, IL 60067. LOCATED Across FROM HARPER COLLEGE, NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF ROSELLE AND ALGONQUIN, OUR OFFICE IS SURROUNDED BY THE SUBURBS OF SCHAUMBURG, PALATINE, ROLLING MEADOWS AND BARRINGTON. WE ARE EASILY ACCESSIBLE VIA ALL EXPRESSWAYS, I-90, I-290 AND I-355.

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