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What is Illinois' First Refusal Child Custody Law?

WHAT IS ILLINOIS' FIRST REFUSAL CHILD CUSTODY LAW? The laws surrounding divorce, child custody and visitation in Illinois are frequently under review, and recent changes by the State Legislature have put into effect a new tool with the intent to protect the best interests of children belonging to divorced parents. About the law An amendment to the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (IMDMA) called the Right of First Refusal was officially implemented in Situations may arise when the parent who is scheduled to have the children may need to obtain child care. January 2014. It provides parents with joint custody the opportunity to care for their children when the other spouse is in need of child care during his or her custodial parenting time. In the past, that parent could hire a babysitter or ask a friend or family member to look after his or her children. Many divorcing couples set up parenting plans and custodial schedules that outline how much time their children should spend with each The right of first refusal law obligates that parent to let the other parent have the chance to agree to or refuse to watch the children before outside help is sought. parent. When does first refusal apply? According to Section 602.3 of the IMDMA, the right of first refusal applies when a parent must leave his or her children with third-party child care for a significant period during his or her normal parenting time. Some situations in which first refusal is required include the following: Business trips Family matters Work responsibilities Except in cases of emergency, the first refusal law requires that the opportunity for child care is extended to the other parent. Promoting the best interests of children The primary focus of the IMDMA is to promote the best interests of children involved in divorces. A parent may in some special cases prefer to have anyone else besides his or her ex-spouse take care of the children. There are often strong emotions involved in divorce cases, and parents sometimes forget to consider how their actions could affect the lives of The state of Illinois has concluded that maximum time with both parents is important to the emotional, mental and physical well-being of children. their children. Seeking legal assistance Many parents find it helpful to work with an Illinois child custody attorney for matters relating to time spent with children. Any parent in a joint custody situation could benefit from the assistance of an attorney when dealing with the right of first refusal. Call Us At WPODO Waltz, Palmer & Dawson, LLC AA 3701 Algonquin Rd. Suite 300 Rolling Meadows, Illinois 60008 847-253-8800 Blog http://www.wpdlegal.com/blog Website Waltz Palmer Dawson O http://www.wpdlegal.com/ Infographic by Market JD www.marketjd.com

What is Illinois' First Refusal Child Custody Law?

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The Laws Surrounding Divorce, child custody and visitation in Illinois are frequently under review and recent changes by the state legislature have put into effect a new tool with the intent to protec...

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