Naperville, Illinois Attorneys for Modifying Child Custody Orders

Supportive Parenting Time Order Modification Lawyers in DuPage County

Custody arrangements are made with a child's best interests in mind. Family law courts take parental responsibilities seriously and tend not to modify a custody order without a good reason. If you believe that a modification is necessary, consider working with a Naperville child custody attorney.

At Calabrese Associates, P.C., our team is committed to helping your family thrive long after the difficult processes of divorce, legal separation, and other types of household division. We understand how much you love your children and how challenging it can be when you are subject to a child custody order that no longer accurately reflects your family's situation.

New Approach to Child Custody

If your existing parenting order was entered prior to 2016, it was drafted under the previous statutes regarding child custody. You and the other parent may share joint custody of your child, or one of you has been granted sole custody. Changes to the law, however, mean that orders no longer make reference to custody whatsoever. Instead, "parental responsibilities" are to be allocated between the parents in a more fluid, cooperative manner than under previous law.

When your existing order no longer meets your child's needs or is not reflective of your current circumstances, our attorneys assist you in petitioning the court for a modification. It is possible that your order will need to be reworked to comply with the new laws, and we are equipped to help you through the process.

Parenting Time and Parental Responsibilities Attorneys Serving Warrenville and Aurora, IL

There are a number of scenarios that may require a parental responsibility or parenting time order to be modified, including:

• Significant changes in the child's needs;
• Significant changes in either parent's financial or living situation, such as a remarriage or move;
• A parent seeking a distant or out-of-state relocation with the child; or
• The need for a new parenting time/visitation schedule.

The experienced attorneys at Calabrese Associates, P.C., realize the time you spend with your child is important. As a parent, you are presumed to have the right to reasonable parenting time—previously known as "visitation"—so you can maintain a healthy relationship. We also understand, in some cases, you may be concerned about dangers presented when the other parent utilizes his or her parenting time. We are prepared to assist you in taking the necessary steps, including seeking a modification of your parenting time order to ensure your child's safety and well-being.

Urgent Parenting Time Modifications

In most cases, parents must wait two years before requesting a modification of an existing parenting time schedule. However, the two-year requirement can be waived if the child's well-being is at risk. For example, if the child is abused or neglected in one parent's household, the court may grant an immediate modification for the child's sake. If you are looking to pursue a modification on these grounds, you should come prepared with evidence to show that the modification is necessary for your child's safety.

The two-year requirement may also be waived if the parents both agree to the proposed modification. That being said, the court still has the final say to approve any proposed modification of parenting time.

Contact Our DuPage County, IL Custody Modification Attorneys

For more than 20 years, our law firm has been helping families find reasonable resolutions to challenging legal matters. To learn more about how we can help you with your situation, contact our office. We invite you to take advantage of our reasonably priced, in-depth initial consultations. You are able to meet with one of our skilled attorneys for 90 minutes to discuss your case. Call 630-393-3111 to schedule an appointment with Calabrese Associates, P.C, today. We proudly represent clients in Warrenville, Aurora, Downers Grove, Wheaton, Winfield, and throughout DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will Counties. Se habla español.