March 16, 2022
March 16, 2022 - PRESSADVANTAGE -
Chicago divorce attorney Russell Knight (https://rdklegal.com/how-to-get-50-50-joint-custody-in-an-illinois-divorce-or-parentage-action/) releases a new article that explains how a parent may be able to get a 50/50 joint custody in an Illinois Divorce or parentage action. The lawyer mentions that an individual may lose a lot in an Illinois divorce. These may include losing assets and even time with their children.
“In the end, you can make more money but you can’t get back time with your kids. For most parents, the most parenting time they can ever hope for is a 50/50 joint custody arrangement with the other parent,” says the Chicago divorce attorney.
The lawyer explains that in Illinois, 50/50 custody is not the default option. The Illinois legislature has changed the law to remove the word “custody”. This term was replaced by the concept of “parenting time” and “decision-making responsibility”.
Attorney Russell Knight mentions that parenting time refers to the parenting schedule and decision-making responsibility refers to the parent who will make decisions for the child. Both of these are decided by the Illinois family law court if the parents are not able to agree on the terms.
In the article, attorney Knight also says that it is all well and good to set a specific schedule and specific decisions for the children. However, things can change dramatically. Most parents would sometimes want to know if having 50/50 joint custody would be an option for them. There are also four big factors that would require joint-decision making: Education, Health, Religion, and Extracurricular Activities.
The Chicago divorce lawyer says, “I start every single divorce this way, I ask my client to make a wish list and I prepare the final documents to reflect that wish list. The opposing party will often agree with little or no changes. If there are changes, well, at least you know what you've agreed on and what you’re fighting about.”
Lastly, attorney Knight emphasizes the importance of having a skilled divorce lawyer when dealing with matters involving children. An experienced lawyer may be able to help the client understand their rights and responsibilities.
About The Law Office of Russell D. Knight
The Law Office of Russell D. Knight was established in 2009 by the divorce attorney Russell D. Knight. The lawyer’s love for family law is demonstrated by the numerous articles personally written by the lawyer. Russell is a licensed lawyer throughout Florida and Illinois. The attorney has a legal practice in both states and employs an entire staff of paralegals and attorneys in the two states of Chicago, Illinois, and Naples, Florida. Contact them today at (773) 334-6311.
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