Parental Allocation In Illinois

 Posted on April 21, 2023 in Child Custody

Divorce can be a very taxing thing to go through, especially if there are children involved. It is in the best interest of both parents and the child for the parties to negotiate and work together to negotiate the best way to decide custody. Each parent should create a parenting plan, either together or separately, that outlines how they want to share parental responsibilities and parenting time. An IMDMA's parental allocation follows the general concept of custody but allows for more flexibility and detailed arrangements. Under Illinois law, caretaking functions include:

• Supervising the child’s safety and well-being
• Providing meals, bathing, grooming, and clothing
• Providing transportation to school, activities, or appointments
• Obtaining medical care or treatment for the child
• Monitoring the child’s academic progress
• Help with homework, studying, or other school-related tasks
• Communication between parties on issues related to parenting time or visitation
• Attending meetings with teachers, counselors, or other professionals
• Arranging or providing extracurricular activities

When deciding on your parenting plan, it is in the child's best interest for both parties to negotiate calmly and think about what will give your child the best life and opportunities. If the parties disagree on what they feel is best for their child, the court will ultimately decide what they believe is best.

Parental Responsibilities

Parental responsibilities refer to how significant decisions about the child's education, health, religion, and extracurricular activities will be handled. These things can be jointly decided upon or separately.

Parenting Time

The allocation of parenting time can often be difficult to decide on, especially if both parents live far from the other or work long hours. The court will look into and consider who took care of the child during the divorce and who will care for the child after. Their consideration will not be based on gender, as it is believed that a father's care is just as critical as a mother's care. The court will also consider that each parent is seen fit to the parent unless proven otherwise.

Contact a Kane County Family Lawyer

At the The Law Office of Matthew M. Williams, P.C., we know how difficult divorce can be, especially for a child. We want to work with you to make sure that the decisions you make for your family are not only looking for your child's best interest but also going as smoothly as possible. Contact an Aurora family lawyer today at 630-409-8184 and arrange an initial consultation. You do not need to go through this alone.

Source:

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/fulltext.asp?DocName=075000050K602.7