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In Illinois, divorcing parents (or ones seeking separation) must create a parenting plan to share responsibilities for raising their child. The court requires the couple to consider living arrangements while distributing parental responsibilities and parenting time centered on the child’s best interests. Understanding the difference between different arrangements can help you make an informed choice. We share an overview of the common types of child custody arrangements below. 

One Parent Has All Parental Responsibilities 

Previously known as sole custody, this arrangement refers to a situation where only one parent has parental responsibilities. That means the right to make life decisions

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