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Child custody matters can be an emotional time for both parties. Our Springfield child custody attorneys are here to aggressively advocate for you and your children's rights. We handle all types of child custody matters, including parenting time, sole and joint custody, and child custody litigation.
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Many factors are taken into account by Sangamon County courts when determining child custody and related issues.
In this article, our Bettendorf child custody attorneys discuss these factors and how the courts weigh these issues into their judgments. Although no two custody matters are the same, we explain some of the common factors that are used by the court to assess child custody cases.
In this article, our Sangamon County child custody attorneys explain the process of changing parenting time, child support, and custody in Sangamon County court matters. We explain the process of requesting changes through the courts, what paperwork must be completed during the custody change process, and what to expect during custody change proceedings.
In this article, our Sangamon County child custody attorneys discuss court ordered parenting classes. Parenting classes are often mandatory when parental time and responsibility is allocated, with some exceptions, including the best interest of the child and exceptions for good cause. We discuss what court ordered patenting classes are and how they are determined in court proceedings. We also examine the purpose of court ordered parenting classes and which classes are approved by the court.