As part of a divorce settlement or decision following a divorce trial, the divorce decree will set forth conditions involving child custody, child support and child visitation. Illinois family law that governs these issues is dynamic and ever changing. In order to protect the interests of your children and family, it is therefore particularly important to have an attorney who understands the many issues involved in these diverse and complex areas of the law. At Harvatin Law Offices of Springfield, Illinois, we are experienced advocates on behalf of our clients. We use that experience, our knowledge and our network of resources to find solutions that are in the best interests of our clients, their children and their families.

In matters involving child custody, we will try to reach a mutually satisfactory agreement prior to going to trial. If we are unable to achieve a pre-trial settlement that meets your needs, we will vigorously and aggressively represent your interests at trial. On behalf of our clients, we have obtained sole custody, joint legal custody and shared physical custody. Our many years of experience give our clients the confidence to know that we are committed to protecting their child custody rights.

Using the Illinois child support guidelines, we help our clients determine the proper amount of child support. These guidelines set forth the percentage of income that the non-custodial parent will be orddered to pay, based on the number of children. In addition, in many cases the non-custodial parent is required to pay for health insurance and/or day care expenses, though these obligations can be modified by agreement of the parties. We will work within the Illinois Family Law system to enforce any child support obligation that is delinquent or unfulfilled or defend against unfounded efforts to increase support or claim delinquencies.

In the area of visitation, we will work with you to fashion a solution that is in the best interests of your children. Many states have guidelines that divide "parenting time" between the parents. Illinois does not have such guidelines. As every situation is different, Illinois courts look to the intricacies of the parent-child relationship in each individual case. As result of his many years of practice in Illinois Family Courts, attorney Harvatin knows the nuances of the law and can help you to achieve a visitation agreement or decision that is favorable to you and in the best interests of your children and family.

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If you are looking for a child custody, child support and visitation lawyer with years of experience in the Illinois Family Courts, Contact us for a no-cost consultation. Learn how we can put our knowledge and skill to work for you.