Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

I live in Illinois. The divorce papers my ex's lawyer sent to me to sign were read into record with the court, in front of the judge. The divorce will be finalized when we file our joint bankruptcy. My question is regarding the custody of our children. I say the papers seem like I have sole custody, and my ex says we have joint. With my oldest son, his papers specifically state "joint legal custody". The papers in question say "The Respondent (me) is awarded primary care, custody and control of the parties' minor cihldren, subject to the Petitioner's rights of reasonable visitation".

I did not hire an attorney for the divorce, as the ex gave me everything I asked for. I am just curious...do we have joint custody or not?


Asked on 5/20/12, 12:25 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jonathan Shimberg Shimberg and Crohn, P.C.

what do your papers say? Or more importantly, what do the original papers signed by the judge say?

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Answered on 5/29/12, 1:01 pm


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