An Illinois Parenting Order is a court order issued by the state of Illinois that outlines a legal agreement between two parties for the care of minor children. It is also known as a visitation or parenting plan. The order outlines the rights of each parent, including legal and physical custody, visitation, decision-making, and child support. It also includes provisions for holidays, vacations, school schedules, and communication between the parents. There are two types of Illinois Parenting Orders: Joint Parenting Orders and Sole Parenting Orders. A Joint Parenting Order is when both parents share legal and physical custody of the children, and both must agree on decisions regarding the children’s welfare. A Sole Parenting Order is when one parent is granted primary physical and legal custody of the children, and the other parent has visitation rights and must follow court-ordered guidelines for communication with the children.