Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois
Modify Child Visitation
Can a the visitation of a child be changed from visitation with one parent that is currently for all summer to splitting the summer with both parents?
Thank you
Asked on 4/07/03, 4:00 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Zachary Bravos
Law Offices of Zachary M. Bravos
Re: Modify Child Visitation
Visitation can always be changed. If both parents agree, it�s very easy. However, if visitation has been ordered to one parent for the summer, and the other parent is seeking to overturn it and have the summer divided, that parent will have to show why the prior court order should be changed to serve the best interest of the child.
Answered on 4/07/03, 5:56 pm
Mary McDonagh
McDonagh-Faherty Law Offices
Re: Modify Child Visitation
You basically have to go back into court to modify a decree. The court looks to the best interests of the child to make its decision
Answered on 4/07/03, 6:36 pm