Parents who have gone through a divorce have likely heard the phrase “in the child’s best interests.” Across the nation, every family court in every state makes custody decisions (the allocation of parental responsibilities in Illinois) based on the child’s best interests. But what does that actually mean? Is breaking up a family through divorce actually in the child’s best interests?
The answer to that question depends on a number of factors, not the least of which is whether parents who are unhappy in their marriage are the best parents they can be. Deciding to divorce is rarely an easy decision or one that is made on the spur of the moment without considering how it will affect the children.
That said, your decisions regarding your child’s best interests could be significantly different from what the court has in mind. If you are considering divorce and want an attorney who will take your wishes into consideration while also understanding how the court views your child’s best interests, it is time to speak to an experienced Wheaton, IL family law attorney.