When a child is born in Illinois and both parents are listed on the birth certificate, many people assume that means they automatically share equal custody rights. While this may seem logical, reality is more complicated. The birth certificate confirms who a child’s parents are, but it does not say anything about custody or visitation.
Child custody (officially known as “the allocation of parental responsibilities” in Illinois) is decided either by agreement between the parents or by a court order. If you and the other parent cannot agree on custody, the court will step in and make decisions for you.
Having a top-rated and highly experienced DuPage County custody lawyer is the best thing you can do for your case. At Law Office of Ronald L. Hendrix, P.C., we know how to manage tough custody cases. Call us at 630-355-7776 today.