Visitation: What it means and why Illinois courts may grant it
On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in child custody on Monday, April 29, 2019. Typically speaking, Illinois family courts will award both parties of a divorce custody of the child or children. Joint custody is the preferred custody setup, as it grants both parents equal decision-making rights and ample time with the child. Visitation, on the other hand, is one of the least favorable options. According to FindLaw, the Illinois courts may choose to restrict one or both parents’ parenting time by awarding visitation if it believes that doing so will prevent serious endangerment to the child. The