STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE ___________ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT _____________ COUNTY IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF ______________________ Plaintiff, vs. ______________________ Defendant. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) No. ____-D-_____ JOINT PARENTING ORDER This cause having come up for hearing on the ________ day of ______, 20__, the parties agreeing to an Order for Joint Custody of the minor child(ren): _______________________________ date of birth: ________________________, _______________________________ date of birth: ________________________, _______________________________ date of birth ________________________, _______________________________ date of birth: ________________________, _______________________________ date of birth ________________________; the Court being fully advised in the premises finds as follows: 1. That the Court has jurisdiction over the subject matter and parties in this matter; 2. That the parties are the natural parents of _________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________; American LegalNet, Inc. www.USCourtForms.com 3. That the residential circumstances of each party favors an award of joint custody; 4. The parties possess the ability to cooperate effectively and consistently with each other toward the best interest of the child(ren); and 5. The maximum involvement in cooperation of both parties regarding physical, mental, moral, and emotional well being of the child(ren) is/are in the best interest of the child(ren). WHEREFORE IT IS ORDERED THAT: A. Joint custody of the child(ren) ________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ be awarded to the parties such that during the remainder of the child(ren)=s life before he/she reaches the age of majority, the parties shall have equal rights and responsibilities regarding the rearing and overall well being of the child(ren) regarding decision making on the issues of the child(ren)=s education, health care, and religious training. B. Each party shall properly transmit to the other any information received concerning the child(ren)=s education, including but not limited to parent/teacher conferences, school club meetings, school programs, athletic schedules, and other school activities in which the child(ren) may be engaged or interested. C. Each party shall advise all health care providers and school officials that the other is to have access to any records concerning the child(ren) that are in the possession of such professionals. D. Each party shall properly inform the other of any serious illness or injury the American LegalNet, Inc. www.USCourtForms.com child(ren) has/have which requires medical attention while the child(ren) is/are in that party=s care. E. Each party shall provide the other with any and all medication needed by the child(ren) while the child(ren) are with the other party. F. Each party shall at all times conduct themselves in a manner which promotes the cooperation and involvement of the other parent on any matters which concern the medical and health care of the child(ren), keeping in mind that the cooperation and involvement of both parties on issues regarding medial and health care of the child(ren) is/are in the best interest of the child(ren). G. The child(ren) shall reside with ________________ on a primary residential basis subject to ______________=s visitation with the minor child(ren) on the following days and times and holidays: _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________. American LegalNet, Inc. www.USCourtForms.com H. Each party shall provide transportation one-way for visitation. I. The parties shall adhere to the following rules with respect to the custody and visitation with the minor child(ren) 1) Each party shall refrain from discussing the conduct of the other party in the presence of the child. 2) Under no circumstances shall the question of child support, either as to the amount, manner, or transmission of payment be raised in the presence of the child(ren); 3) Each party shall advise the other as soon as possible if he or she is unable to keep the planned visitation with the child(ren); 4) Both party shall not unreasonably question the child regarding the activities of the other party. 5) Both parties shall at all times conduct themselves in a manner which promotes the beneficial effect of the minor child(ren)=s visitation with __________________________. 6) If any conflict arises between the parties as to any of the provisions of this Joint Custody Order or the implementation thereof; the complaining party shall first notify the other parent of the nature of the complaint and both parties shall make reasonable attempts to negotiate a settlement of the conflict. Whenever practical under the circumstances, the complaint shall be in written form and given or mailed to the other parent. The parent receiving the complaint shall, when practical, reply to the complaint in a similar manner. If the parties are American LegalNet, Inc. www.USCourtForms.com unable to resolve their conflict within a reasonable period of time, the party seriously objecting to the plan of the other party shall be responsible for starting mediation proceedings. Mediation shall be by a psychiatrist, psychologist or other person trained in resolving family disputes. The costs of the mediation shall be divided equally. Either party can seek judicial resolution of the conflict if mediation does not result in a solution. J. ( ) That the Court Shall enter a Uniform Order of Support in the amount of $ _______________ per ___________________. ( ) That the question of child support shall be reserved for the future consideration of the Court. K. ___________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ APPROVED: _____________________________ Plaintiff _______________________________ Defendant DATE: _______________________ ENTER: _________________________ JUDGE American LegalNet, Inc. www.USCourtForms.com