Schaumburg Parenting Time Attorney

Illinois now uses the term parenting time to refer to visitation, the concept of ensuring a solid parent-child relationship after parents divorce or separate by allowing both parents to share in the rights and responsibilities of raising a child. Though it is often an issue in divorce cases, parenting time also comes up in paternity cases between unmarried parents. In any event, trying to understand and enforce your rights as a parent can be overwhelming. In addition, there can be complications when emotion enters the picture in highly personal parenting time cases. 

When you retain a Schaumburg parenting time attorney from SLG Family Law, parenting time is no longer a source of stress and anxiety. We have the knowledge and experience to assist with all parenting time issues, including hotly contested disputes. To schedule a free consultation regarding your situation, please contact us online or give us a call. It may also be helpful to review the following general information on these cases. 

Summary of Illinois Parenting Time Laws

Parenting time becomes an issue after a divorce court judge determines the allocation of parental responsibilities, the term previously used to describe custody. For unmarried parents, visitation is raised after legal paternity is decided. Generally, a non-residential parent has the right to spend time with the child so long as there are no threats of abuse, violence, or criminal activity. Under Illinois law, the best interest of the child is the primary consideration when reviewing parenting time. However, other legal, statutory sections cover additional visitation issues, such as: 

• The details on what constitutes the child’s best interests;
• How a court considers the best interest standard in the context of parenting time;
• Procedures for enforcing parenting time orders;
• Legal remedies for misconduct regarding parenting time;
• Judicial supervision guidelines if a court must get involved with parenting time compliance; and,
• Many other matters.

Parenting Time Legal Help

A knowledgeable Schaumburg parenting time attorney can assist with all aspects of parenting time disputes, from explaining your rights and enforcing orders to representing you in court. Illinois law encourages parents to agree on parenting time issues, and a judge will approve the arrangement that properly accounts for the child’s best interests. We can advise you during negotiations, draft the appropriate parenting time agreement documents, and enter the necessary orders in court. If there are disputes related to parenting time, we will protect your rights in court. Our lawyers have extensive litigation experience, so we will employ the proper legal tactics to work toward achieving your parenting time goals. 

Discuss Your Case with a Schaumburg Parenting Time Attorney

When you work with SLG Family Law, you’ll be teaming up with an experienced Schaumburg parenting time attorney dedicated to taking the anxiety out of parenting time matters, allowing you to focus on establishing a strong parent-child bond. For more information or to schedule a free consultation, please call our firm. You can also use our online form to message us and learn more about our legal services in parenting time issues. We support clients throughout Chicagoland, Schaumburg, Cook County, and the surrounding areas, and we can help you, too.