Cary Visitation Attorneys
At Vaclavek Hartman Vaclavek, we firmly believe in the power of strong parent-child relationships and work tirelessly to preserve those connections. With decades of experience navigating Illinois family law, our Cary visitation attorneys are equipped to provide compassionate, results-driven solutions in even the most challenging cases. To find out how we can assist you, schedule a free consultation.
Call (815) 507-8887 or reach out to our firm online. We proudly support parents throughout McHenry and Kane counties and nearby areas.
How Illinois Law Defines Visitation
Illinois law refers to visitation as “parenting time,” which, as the name suggests, is the time a parent is legally entitled to spend with their children. Generally, divorced, separated, or unmarried parents have the right to reasonable visitation with their children. These rights can be revoked if a parent is deemed unfit because they have endangered the child or are otherwise unable to provide proper care and supervision.
Ways to Assert Your Visitation Rights
If you are seeking visitation, you must either negotiate a parenting plan with your co-parent parent or ask a family court to order a reasonable schedule. If you are unmarried, you must establish parentage before you can pursue visitation rights.
Our state’s courts encourage parents to collaborate to create visitation arrangements. However, if doing so is not possible because of a dispute, judges will intervene to determine visitation based on factors such as:
- The wishes of the parents and the child
- The child’s educational and healthcare needs
- The child’s relationship with each parent
- The ability of each parent to promote and encourage the child’s relationship with the other parent
- Other factors pertinent to the case
Situations When Visitation Could Be Revoked or Restricted
While Illinois law protects a parent’s right to visitation, there are situations where that right may be restricted or revoked.
Consider these examples:
- Child endangerment - If visitation poses a risk to a child’s physical or emotional well-being, the court may limit or deny it.
- Court order violation - If you or a co-parent consistently fail to adhere to a parenting agreement, the court may adjust visitation rights as a result.
- Relocation - Your visitation may need significant adjustments if you or your co-parent move to a new city or state.
Modifying & Enforcing Visitation Rights
When circumstances change after a parenting agreement has been established, you can petition for modification of a visitation schedule. Additionally, if your co-parent violates your agreement, you can file a complaint with the court for enforcement. Learn more by visiting our Post-Decree Modifications and Enforcements page.
How Can Our Cary Visitation Attorneys Help You?
Whether you want to establish, modify, or enforce a visitation agreement, you can count on Vaclavek Hartman Vaclavek for legal services from a team dedicated to serving your best interests.
To assist you, our attorneys may do any of the following:
- Advise you on creating a legally enforceable parenting plan that protects your rights and prioritizes your child’s best interests.
- Pursue modifications of visitation orders that meet the evolving needs of your family.
- Petition a court to enforce a visitation order to restore your parenting rights.
- Advocate for you in contentious situations, such as those involving allegations of endangerment or severe disagreements over parenting decisions.
Let us know how we can support you specifically in a free consultation. To set up yours, call (815) 507-8887 or connect with us online.