An Illinois Parenting Plan is a legal document created by parents that outlines the specific details for how their children will be cared for both physically and emotionally. This document includes things like where the children will live, a visitation schedule, how decisions will be made, and how to handle disagreements between the parents. It is important for both parents to create a parenting plan that is in the best interest of the children and that works for the parents as well. There are two different types of Illinois Parenting Plans: a standard plan and an individualized plan. The standard plan is the most commonly used and contains the basic information, such as a visitation schedule, a decision-making process, and how to handle disputes. The individualized plan is designed for more complex parenting arrangements and allows for more detailed provisions. It can include things like a plan for holidays, summer vacation, and even how to handle special circumstances.