Child Custody Lawyer Frankfort
At the Law Office of Demetrios N. Dalmares & Associates, Ltd, our Frankfort child custody lawyer is a compassionate, experienced advocate for parents. If you have any questions about the allocation of custody rights in Illinois, we are here to help. To schedule a fully confidential appointment with a Frankfort, IL child custody attorney, please do not hesitate to contact us today.
What to Know About Child Custody in Illinois (Allocation of Parental Responsibilities)
Parents going through a divorce or separation in Frankfort, Illinois must be prepared to make arrangements for custody. Child custody cases fall under Illinois state law. Here are some of the most important things that parents in Frankfort need to understand about custody in Illinois:
- Custody Replaced With ‘Allocation of Parental Rights and Responsibilities’: Illinois now longer uses the term “custody” in its official legal proceedings. Instead, the concept is referred to as the allocation of parental rights and parental responsibilities.
- State Strongly Favors Some Form of Cooperative Parenting: Sole custody can be awarded in Illinois. That being said, state policy presumes that cooperative parenting is better. Joint custody will typically be awarded unless there is good reason as to why another arrangement is preferable. Parents should be prepared to come to a parenting plan.
- Any Disagreement Will Be Resolved in the Best Interests of the Child: Disputes between divorced and/or separated parents can happen. If you are locked in a child custody dispute in Frankfort, your case will be resolved under the Illinois best interests of the child standard. A court can review many different factors to determine what type of custody arrangement is best for a child.
How Our Frankfort Child Custody Attorney Demetrios N. Dalmares Can Help
Divorce or separation is never easy, especially for parents of small children. As a compassionate and experienced divorce lawyer, Demetrios N. Dalmares goes above and beyond to protect the rights and interests of parents. We always take a proactive approach to custody and visitation matters. More specifically, our Frankfort child custody lawyer is prepared to:
- Hear your story and answer questions about Illinois custody laws;
- Investigate the matter—gathering any documents, records, and evidence you need;
- Advocate for you in parenting plan negotiations with your former spouse/partner; and
- Take whatever action is needed to help you establish and protect your parental rights.
Schedule a Confidential Consultation With a Frankfort Custody Lawyer
At the Law Office of Demetrios N. Dalmares & Associates, Ltd, our Frankfort, IL child custody attorney is a dedicated, reliable advocate for parents. If you have specific questions or concerns about custody rights, we can help. Give us a call now or send us a message to set up your private consultation. We handle child custody cases in Frankfort, Will County, Cook County, and beyond.
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Success Stories
Wife Seeks Unreasonable Share of Business Assets During Divorce
In a case where Law Office of Demetrios N Dalmares and Associates Ltd. represented Husband: Couple shared ownership in a business, resulting in complex property division issues. After investigation of the couple’s financial history, our client received a much more equitable divorce agreement than what was originally offered.
Mother Requests Limited Parental Rights for Father with Violent Past
In a case where Law Office of Demetrios N Dalmares and Associates Ltd. represented Mother: Father became aggressive and violent toward Mother during their separation, prompting her to seek full custody of their children. At trial, the court granted Father supervised parenting time only and Mother was awarded child support.
Bitter Divorce Drawn Out by Poor Representation Until Law Office of Demetrios N Dalmares and Associates Ltd. Gets Involved
In a case where Law Office of Demetrios N Dalmares and Associates Ltd. represented Husband: Couple had been locked in a contentious divorce for nearly three years and changed lawyers several times. Law Office of Demetrios N Dalmares and Associates Ltd. provided the experience and organization needed to resolve the case within months, avoiding a trial for our client.
Husband Tries to Avoid Spousal Support Based on Outdated Earning Potential
In a case where Law Office of Demetrios N Dalmares and Associates Ltd. represented Wife: Wife left a successful career to raise children. When Husband denied spousal support based on Wife’s previous earnings, Law Office of Demetrios N Dalmares and Associates Ltd. countered with evidence that retraining was needed, and our client was awarded spousal support.
Husband Insists on Taking Divorce to Trial
In a case where Law Office of Demetrios N Dalmares and Associates Ltd. represented Wife: Husband tried to intimidate Wife into a divorce settlement that heavily favored his interests by drawing out the case. Law Office of Demetrios N Dalmares and Associates Ltd. represented Wife through trial, where she received an equitable share of marital assets.
Father Granted Child Support Adjustment Due to Mother’s Cohabitation
In a case where Law Office of Demetrios N Dalmares and Associates Ltd. represented Father: Mother began cohabitating with a new partner who made significantly more than our client. Law Office of Demetrios N Dalmares and Associates Ltd. successfully demonstrated that the new relationship justified a modification and obtained a favorable outcome through negotiation.
