What is a Chicago Child Custody Lawyer?

A Chicago child custody lawyer is one that practices frequently in the area of child custody.  He will be intimately familiar with the different types of child custody.  He will be able to inform and advise his clients with regard to all custody matters.  He will be able to explain the differences between sole and joint custody.  He will be able to explain the differences between physical custody and legal custody.

A Chicago child custody lawyer is one that practices primarily within Chicago.  He should have a Chicago office location and he should be available to consult with clients regarding custody matters. He should be knowledgeable of the local court system and of how to get matters before the court in a timely manner.  He should have a network of professionals that he can consult with regarding all facets of custody work.  This should include mediators, evaluators, investigators, therapists, psychologists, social workers and experts.

He should be able to provide sample Joint Parenting Agreements or sample Joint Parenting Orders to illustrate what final agreements could look like and what they may contain.

Importantly, a Chicago child custody lawyer should be capable of taking your claim to a final hearing on the merits.  Without that capability, you can only bluff your way through negotiations.

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