Child Custody & Visitation

Chicago Child Custody and Visitation Lawyers

Child custody and visitation arrangements are among the most heated and emotional decisions involved in the dissolution of a marriage. At the law office of Richard D. Doermer, Ltd., our attorneys help clients establish, enforce and modify arrangements for child custody and visitation.

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Most fit parents are granted joint legal custody of their child, allowing them to both participate in decisions about the child's education, medical care, and religious training. More frequently today, parents are also sharing joint physical custody of the children, who spend an equal amount of time with both parents. However, in most cases, one parent is awarded primary physical custody of the child and the other has visitation rights.

It's our experience that joint physical custody can work well when spouses divorce amicably and can work together in a spirit of cooperation. For many couples, a schedule of primary custody and visitation is a more workable solution.

If there is a substantial change in circumstances after your divorce is finalized, our lawyers can petition the court for a modification of custody and visitation arrangements. For example, if the custodial parent remarries someone who has a history of violence or sexual abuse, we would encourage a modification in order to protect the well being of the children.

We are skilled in negotiating and litigating the full range of custody matters, including inter state and international custody and visitation issues.

As in all areas of our practice, we encourage our clients to be realistic in their expectations. While you may be dedicated to being fair minded and working toward negotiated settlement agreement, your spouse may lack the capacity for reasonableness.

For quality representation in all matters related to divorce, please contact our law firm today.