Child Custody Attorney in Sugar Grove
Illinois Law Firm for Disputes Regarding the Allocation of Parental Responsibilities
If you are a parent who is considering or planning to divorce, you probably have many concerns about your children. You and your spouse will need to decide whether or not you plan to share custody of your children and what type of parenting time arrangement you wish to put in place. When divorcing parents cannot come to an agreement regarding the allocation of parental responsibilities (custody) and parenting time (visitation), the court will intervene.
At Ekker Law, P.C. / Steven B. Ekker, Esq., we understand the toll a custody dispute can have on a family. Seasoned family law attorney Steve Ekker and the rest of the team at Ekker Law, P.C. / Steven B. Ekker, Esq. have the experience and legal knowledge needed to find solutions to disagreements regarding parental responsibilities. We work closely alongside divorcing parents to help them reach a custody arrangement that serves their children's best interests and protects the rights of parents.
Legal Representation for Child-Related Matters in Kaneville
In Illinois, there are two main elements with regard to parental responsibilities: decision-making authority regarding children's lives and a parenting time arrangement. Major decisions such as choices about the children's education, religious and cultural upbringing, participation in extracurricular activities, and more can be assigned to one parent or shared between parents. Parenting time refers to the number of days that the children will spend with each parent. At Ekker Law, P.C. / Steven B. Ekker, Esq., we believe that when both parents are well-suited to provide a safe, loving environment for children, a shared custody schedule is best.
If parents plan to share custody of children in Illinois, they will be required to draft a parenting agreement or parenting plan. This plan outlines each parent's responsibilities, assigned parenting time, how parents will transport children, and more. A parenting plan also includes directions as to how any future disputes regarding parental responsibilities and parenting time should be handled, such as through mediation.
Helping Parents in Big Rock
When parents need help making child custody and parenting time arrangements, it is important that they choose a law firm that is well-versed in child custody law. Attorney Steve Ekker has more than 25 years of experience helping Illinois families work through disputes regarding the allocation of parental responsibilities and other family law matters. He and the entire team at Ekker Law, P.C. / Steven B. Ekker, Esq. work diligently to help divorcing parents reach an agreement regarding child custody, child support, and other child-related matters. When negotiations alone fail to result in an agreement, we are prepared to take your case to trial and fight on your behalf.