Allocation of Parental Responsibilities

Protecting What Matters Most: Your Children

When family relationships change, the well-being of your children is always the top priority. Block | Reid attorneys provide clear, compassionate guidance to parents navigating issues of custody, parenting time, decision-making authority, and child support. We understand that every family dynamic is unique, and we work to find solutions that balance your rights with your child’s best interests.

Our Chicago legal team approaches each case with sensitivity and strategy, whether through negotiation, mediation, or litigation. From establishing parenting agreements to enforcing existing orders, we’re committed to helping families move forward with stability, respect, and confidence.

Allocation of Parental Responsibilities

Illinois law divides parental decision-making into key categories, including education, healthcare, religion, and extracurricular activities. We help you develop or defend parenting plans that serve your child’s best interests and preserve your parental voice in major decisions.
Parenting Time (Visitation)

A balanced parenting schedule supports the emotional and developmental needs of your children. We advocate for parenting time arrangements that promote consistency and minimize conflict, whether through shared schedules or customized agreements.
Child Support

Financial stability is essential to your child’s well-being. We assist in determining, modifying, and enforcing child support obligations that reflect accurate income, fair contribution, and compliance with Illinois guidelines.
Relocation & Removal

When a parent seeks to relocate with a child, the law requires careful consideration of how the move will affect both parents’ rights and the child’s welfare. We guide clients through court approval processes and negotiate workable solutions that preserve family relationships.
Modification & Enforcement

Life circumstances evolve. Parenting plans may need adjustment as children grow or as parents’ work and living situations change. We handle post-judgment modifications and enforcement actions to maintain fairness and compliance over time.