Find the best Child Custody lawyer in Crystal Lake, IL

Christopher Haaff
1.5 stars 6 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 1997
In addition to my law practice, I have done short triathlons for a few years. In 2017 I hope to finish a half Ironman, 70.3 miles. My 2016 half Ironman race was shortened because of a thunderstorm with lots of lightning. I also have goals for r...
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Adoption, Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Support
John Parisi
Not yet reviewed
Avvo Rating: 7.9
Licensed since 2006
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family
Sara Busche
Not yet reviewed
Avvo Rating: 7.8
Licensed since 2002
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support, Alimony, Family
Rhonda Rosenthal
5.0 stars 3 reviews
Avvo Rating: 7.0
Licensed since 1995
I have been a licensed attorney and practicing attorney since 1995. Although I have practiced in Kane, DuPage and Cook counties, I currently limit my practice to McHenry County. I focus on issues affecting families and represent spouses, parents, ...
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Guardianship, Divorce & Separation, Child Support, Adoption
Karen Lavin
3.5 stars 3 reviews
Avvo Rating: 6.9
Licensed since 1982
Review: “I have had Ms. Lavin represent me several times in the last 15-20 years, primarily for business, but also personal real estate matters. I have always been very pleased with the results. She is very knowledgeable about ...
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Adoption, Family, Divorce & Separation, Probate
Richard Rodriguez
4.0 stars 4 reviews
Avvo Rating: 6.7
Licensed since 1997
Review: “Attorney Richard R. Rodriguez is an experienced attorney. For my foreclosure defense case, he covers every perspective and does not give up. He researches laws and writes smart briefs and argues well. It has been years. H...
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Estate Planning, Family
Carol Hill
5.0 stars 3 reviews
Avvo Rating: 6.5
Licensed since 1993
Review: “Ms. Hill was our family’s attorney in a child custody/guardianship case. She was caring, reliable, thorough, and knowledgeable in the matter we faced. Her advice was invaluable. Ms. Hill literally saved our child's li...
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody
Kurt Hurtgen
Not yet reviewed
Avvo Rating: 6.7
Licensed since 1995
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Class Action, Child Support
William Hellyer
1.0 star 1 review
Avvo Rating: 6.5
Licensed since 1985
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Bankruptcy & Debt, Business, Car Accidents, Child Support
Richard Jackson
Not yet reviewed
Avvo Rating: 6.5 Misconduct
Licensed since 1985
Practice areas & skills: Child Custody, Debt Collection, Juvenile, Aviation, Criminal Defense

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Child custody

If you are getting divorced and have children, part of the divorce agreement will involve determining where and with whom the children will live. A child custody lawyer can help you negotiate custody, either by agreement or in court. The custodial parent (the one the child lives with) earns the legal right to make decisions regarding the child's lifestyle, welfare, and education. Some parents opt for joint custody, which means children divide their time between both parents' homes, and parents share the right to make decisions on behalf of the children. If you as parents are unable to agree on child custody, a judge will decide for you.