Joint Custody
Often, divorcing couples with children are most concerned over matters relating to custody and visitation. At ISABEL M. MILLARD we work closely with many allied professionals (child psychologists and evaluators) to ensure that our custody and visitation agreements serve the best interests of the children as well as the parents.
Illinois recognizes two basic forms of child custody: joint custody and sole custody. Joint custody has gained both notoriety and popularity over the past several years. At its best, joint custody allows for the maximum involvement of both parents in the lives of their children - signaling to the children that, despite their parents' differences, their needs are what is most important. At its worst, joint custody can serve as a source of ongoing disagreement and litigation between the parties - signaling to the children that they are merely pawns in their parents never-ending battles.
Successful joint custody is not easy. It takes hard work, dedication and......
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