Child custody issues can arise during divorce or when the parents are unmarried. As part of these proceedings, you will need to submit a parenting plan detailing arrangements regarding custody and visitation. Before issuing a final custody order, the court will consider various factors such as your ability to provide for the child and the role each parent has played in the child’s life. To protect your rights as a parent and your child’s best interests, get our Joliet child custody lawyers on your side.