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Which factors affect a parent’s ability to make major decisions?

On Behalf of | Oct 20, 2015 | Child Custody |

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Although divorce can lead to all sorts of stressful legal issues, such as child support and alimony, child custody and visitation can be particularly emotional for parents. For couples who have children and are going through a divorce in Belleville, Illinois, it may be helpful to understand some of the factors that can have an impact on custody decisions, such as a parent’s ability to make major decisions for his or her child. Furthermore, securing a positive outcome and healthy relationship with children should be a top priority for parents going through a divorce.

According to the Illinois General Assembly, courts in the state take many factors into consideration when making a custody decision that serves the best interests of a child. When it comes to determining whether or not a parent should be responsible for making major decisions for a child, there are a host of factors courts review. For example, courts assess a child’s wishes, home adjustment, the amount of conflict between parents, their previous history of making significant decisions for a child, the needs of a child and the physical and mental health of both parents and their children. Other factors that can influence these decisions include a parent’s sex offendor status, whether or not they are willing to maintain relationships with their child and the child’s other parent as well as instances of threats or abuse.

Please remember that this material was written to provide useful child custody information and is not a substitute for legal counsel.

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