Law Firm of Wendy R Morgan

-CUSTODY -

            When you involved in, or contemplate, a divorce or legal separate proceeding, or become involved in a paternity action, difficult decisions must be made how your child(ren) will be cared for when you and the other parent begin to live in separate homes. Custody is the term that references how decisions will be made regarding your child or children under those circumstances. Questions arise as to how decisions will be made and input into decisions by the other parent regarding health, education, welfare and the like. Will these decisions be made jointly by both parties or will they be made by one parent solely?
           Child Custody is one of the main factors a Court must determine in any Dissolution, Legal Separation Case, or Paternity case. Our experienced attorneys at The Law Firm of Wendy R. Morgan understand the sensitive issues regarding child custody and visitation. Our firm has over 28 years experience handling these and other family law matters. The Law Firm of Wendy R. Morgan is acclaimed Statewide, Nationally and Internationally for assisting parents in child custody matters. Our law firm handles custody matters within the State of Illinois and both Interstate (between Illinois and another state), and Internationally (between Illinois and other Countries).
           Our skilled attorneys at The Law Firm of Wendy R. Morgan work carefully with our clients to make them aware of all options and the processes involved at each step of the way. Child custody and visitation are often the most emotional and complex issues involved in any of the legal actions for divorce, legal separation, or paternity. The Law Firm of Wendy R. Morgan is committed to assisting clients resolve these issues with a minimal effect on the child(ren).

           The guiding principal in all child custody and visitation matters is the best interests of the child(ren). Our Child Custody Attorneys work closely with our clients to assure that the interests of their family and their children is well represented. Our experienced attorneys at The Law Firm of Wendy R. Morgan know that custody is frequently a contested issue during a divorce, legal separation, and/or a paternity action.
           We explain to our clients the many phrases and terms used to describe child custody arrangements such as sole custody, joint custody, physical custody, split custody, share custody, legal custody, share parenting, custodial parent, residential parent and the like.
CHILDREN DO NOT CHOOSE
           Under Illinois Child Custody Laws, children do not decide or choose which parent will be their custodial parent. However, depending on the age and maturity of a child, their preferences are given appropriate weight by the Court in determining child custody orders and judgments.

CUSTODY EVALUATIONS AND WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
           If you or your spouse, former spouse or other natural parent, have been unable to reach an agreement regarding child custody, the Family Court Judge deciding your case may order a Custody Evaluation. A Custody Evaluation is a process in which a mental health professional, usually a Clinical Psychologist or Psychiatrist, evaluates you and your children, your spouse and/or other natural parent and significant others to make a custody and visitation recommendation to the Court. Courts tend to provide considerable weight to the recommendations of the Evaluator.

            Our Family Law Attorneys can explain Custody Evaluations and answer your Child Custody questions.

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