Lake County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody disputes can be incredibly nasty, as well as an impediment to the speed dissolution of a marriage. Here at the law office of the Lake County Divorce Attorney, our legal team is dedicated to helping families solve their legal troubles as quickly as possible and as peacefully as possible.

If you require representation for a child custody case, contact our family law firm today for a free initial consultation with the Lace County Divorce Attorney.

The state of Illinois awards custody of children according to the best interests of the child. The following criteria are considered during child custody cases:

The individual wishes of the parents
The child’s wishes
The child’s relationship with his parent or parents, siblings or any other person who is a significant factor in the child’s life (e.g. a grandparent or stepparent)
The child's adjustment to his home, school and community environment
The mental and physical health of all parties involved
Any threat or history of physical violence within the family structure as well as any violent criminal record
Any history of child abuse or abuse of another person
The cooperation and ability of each parent to maintain a close and continuing relationship between the other parent and the child.

Generally speaking, Lake County judges like to award joint custody in every case. However, when serious red flags are present in the case – such as a violent criminal history or a history of neglect – the judge will than award full physical custody of the child to one of the parents.

Contact our office today for a free initial evaluation of your child custody case.