Depending on what county is the proper venue, the process may be slightly different. For example, in Cook County, there is a separate court to deal with parenting cases where no marriage is involved. However, the proceedings will be similar to domestic relations cases. The process will begin with one party filing a petition asking the court for specific relief. The court can order mediation, conduct a hearing, or the parties could negotiate and settle the matter in their own. If that is done, both parties will enter into an agreement outlining the terms of the settlement. If the parties cannot come to an agreement, the court will listen to evidence and make a binding determination in the case. If you find yourself in a situation where you would like to pursue custody or visitation of your child, contact one of our family law attorneys today.
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