Articles Posted in Visitation

Grandparent’s rights hold a significant place in Illinois law. 750 ILCS 5/602.9 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes defines how grandparents can seek visitation rights with their grandchildren. The law covers who may file a petition. It also covers when a petition may be filed and what the court considers when reviewing the petition. In the…

Over time, circumstances change between parents that require a parenting plan to be modified. These circumstances can include a job change, an increase in workload, or even moving to a different state or city. When a substantial change occurs, individuals need to modify the parenting plan or visitation schedule. A parenting plan can only be…

Is Your Ex Interfering With Your Parenting Time? Is your ex interfering with your parenting time and not allowing you to see your child? When it comes to family law, often parenting time is of the utmost importance to the parents involved. While many parents are committed to acting in the best interest of their…

What’s a Parenting Plan? In Illinois, a parenting plan is a written agreement that allocates significant decision-making responsibilities and parenting time. The parties are required to submit a parenting plan to the court. It shall be done within 120 days of the date of filing a petition for allocation of parental responsibilities. At a minimum,…