In Illinois, parenting time is a critical aspect of parenting agreements, and you should understand the laws involved if you are planning to get divorced. An experienced Illinois divorce attorney at Calabrese Associates, P.C. is a key resource for your divorce and parenting time case.
Parenting Time and Child Custody are Different
Parenting time is different from child custody. Illinois has replaced “child custody” with “parental responsibilities” in the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. This phrase refers to each parent’s parenting time and decision-making authority after the divorce is final.
Parenting time means the days and hours each party spends with the children. State law encourages parents to share parenting time and decision-making equally, when appropriate. However, the court will render decisions based on the child’s best interests.