Enforce Your Parental Rights With Our Assistance
Every parent has a right to a relationship with their child and an obligation to support them, unless the court finds otherwise. While child support is not directly impacted by the parenting time, it is one factor the court must consider to make sure the child is properly provided for.
In the event one parent cannot or will not financially support their child(ren), they are still entitled to parenting time. Parenting time can be restricted if it seriously endangers the child. Common restrictions we have dealt with are requests for supervised visitation, for third parties to be prohibited during parenting time, for restrictions on driving, for a prohibition on consumption of alcohol/drugs, and various other circumstances.
A court can order random drug testing, an alcohol monitoring device, as well as supervised visitation at either the Family visitation center through A SAFE PLACE or Drinkwater. A private supervisor can be paid, or an agreed-upon third party can also be used to ensure the safety of the child and a smooth transition into regular parenting time.
We will work with you to provide guidance, strategies, and properly get your facts to the court in order to maintain your relationship with your child(ren).
Do not delay establishing and enforcing your rights to parenting time or child support. At Shyama S. Parikh, P.C., in Waukegan, our team of attorneys can represent you in every step of the process. You can ask us your questions and we will explain what you can expect, without sugar coating, so that you are not surprised or disappointed.
What You Should Know About Parentage And Paternity
In Illinois, after an order adjudicating the father is entered, the parties will attempt to settle on custody and visitation. If they are unsuccessful, they will be ordered to mediation. If mediation is successful, a custody agreement called a Judgment for Allocation of Parental Responsibilities will be entered. If mediation is unsuccessful, then the court will appoint either a guardian ad litem, child representative or section 604(b) evaluator. The court will review the report/recommendations/position of one of these individuals and will allow the parties to reach a settlement based on the same.
If no agreement is reached, the court can conduct a pretrial conference to make a recommendation about custody and visitation. If the court recommendations are not accepted, the court will conduct a trial and make a decision. Financial support is also awarded in these cases, and it can be awarded retroactively to the date of birth of the minor child(ren), in addition to pregnancy expenses. Parties will need to attend the approved parenting class before the entry of the final parenting or joint parenting agreement.
Discuss Your Rights Regarding Parentage/Paternity In A Free Consult
You have rights as a parent that you deserve to establish and enforce. When it comes to parentage or paternity, we can help you with these rights. We provide a free initial consultation, so reach out to us today to schedule yours. You can call 847-557-1517 or send us an email.
