Among the many decisions that need to be made during a divorce is how to split parenting time. Parenting time is when a parent has physical custody of his or her child. In Illinois, both parents are entitled to equal parenting time with their child by default. A court will award one parent more parenting time if it is in the child’s best interest.
There are many ways to split parenting time between two divorced parents. This includes dividing holidays and summer vacation with the child. It is not always clear which schedule is the right one for you and your child, however, so consult with an Illinois family lawyer before committing to a parenting schedule.
How Do We Decide How to Split Parenting Time?
When two parents get divorced in Illinois they are required to create a parenting plan. This is a document that details how the spouses will parent the child after the divorce. A major part of the parenting plan is the parenting time schedule, which outlines how the spouses will divide the weeks, holidays, and summer vacations with the child.