Divorcing with children can be difficult. Their living arrangements will change drastically, and this change can be hard on them. Children thrive on predictability and routine, which is why it is important that you establish a parenting plan prior to finalizing your divorce. Even if things are friendly now, and you and your spouse agree on the parenting situation, having a plan in writing is required by law and it can save you unwanted costs and headaches later.
At A. Traub & Associates, our Arlington Heights, IL family law attorneys can help draft and review your parenting plan. Drawing on over 100 years of shared attorney experience, we provide personable, hands-on assistance with a variety of different custody issues.
How Are Parental Responsibilities and Parenting Time Shared in a 2026 Parenting Plan?
One of the first things you need to determine in your parenting plan is how parental responsibilities and parenting time will be divided between you and your ex-spouse. For example, sometimes the child will live solely or primarily with one parent, with that parent having the authority to make decisions for the child. In most cases, the mother and father share parenting time and parental responsibilities, in what was previously called “joint custody” before the state adopted new terminology.