DuPage County Custody and Visitation Lawyers

Attorneys Custody and Visitation Matters in Wheaton
Our experienced divorce attorneys at Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella, LLC, know that custody is a frequently contested issue during a divorce. If custody and visitation problems are unresolved after mediation and evaluation, the matter will proceed to trial. At all times, we will advise clients about the process and educate them about their options. Contact our child custody attorneys who are knowledgeable about court rules and the law related to custody and visitation.
Terms Related to Child Custody and Visitation
As our clients proceed through the divorce process, we inform them about their options in child custody and visitation matters. There are many phrases and terms used to describe child custody arrangements. Clients come to us with questions about terms such as:
- Sole custody
- Joint custody
- Physical custody
- Shared custody
- Legal custody
- Split custody
- Shared parenting
- Custodial parent
- Residential parent
- Visitation
We inform our clients about the meanings and the pros and cons of the various legal terms and possible custody and visitation alternatives. If you have questions regarding any of these terms, please contact us to discuss the specifics of your case. Besides custody questions about the amount of time the child or children spends with each parent, visitation agreements, and parenting time schedules need to be determined. Depending on the circumstances, the role of grandparents, or grandparent visitation rights, may be considered as well. Supervised visitation may be necessary when one parent may pose a danger to the child. Our attorneys will assist in implementing these requirements into the parenting plan. If changes are needed to visitation plans after the initial arrangements, our attorneys will draft petitions for child custody modifications.
For skilled and compassionate legal representation, contact the knowledgeable child custody attorneys at Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella, LLC at 630-665-7300.