Child Custody Interrogatories Examples

• Category: Family Law - Divorce - Discovery - Interrogatories
• State: Illinois
• Control #: IL-021-D
• Format: Word; Rich Text

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This Discovery Interrogatories from Plaintiff to Defendant with Production Requests is a sample form of interrogatories for the Plaintiff in a Divorce action to ask the Defendant. It also includes request for production of documents. You should only use this form as a guide and delete questions not relevant to your case, as well as add questions you or your client want to ask the Defendant based upon the facts of your case. Includes Notice of Service of Interrogatories for filing with the court.

Child custody interrogatories are written questions that are part of the discovery process in a child custody case. They are used to gathering information from both parents involved in the dispute. These interrogatories play a crucial role in determining the best interest of the child and establishing appropriate custody arrangements. Here are some child custody interrogatories examples: 1. General Background Information: — Provide your full name, address, and contact details. — State your occupation, employer's name, and work schedule. — Describe your relationship with the child, including dates and frequency of visitation or contact. 2. Parenting Responsibilities: — Explain your daily routine with the child, including waking up, meals, bathing, and going to bed. — Describe how you handle the child's medical appointments, education, extracurricular activities, and transportation needs. — Discuss any difficulties you face in fulfilling your parenting responsibilities and explain how you resolve them. 3. Safety and Protection: — Specify any concerns related to the child’s safety under the other parent's care. — Provide details of any incidents involving domestic violence, abuse, neglect, or substance abuse by the other parent. — Describe the steps you take to ensure the child's safety when they are with you. 4. Shared Parenting: — Explain your willingness to cooperate with the other parent in making decisions related to the child's upbringing. — Discuss any efforts you have made to facilitate joint decision-making on significant issues. — Describe your approach to resolving disputes or conflicts over parenting matters. 5. Financial Support: — State your current and past income, including employment, bonuses, commissions, and any other sources. — Provide details of any child support payments made or received. — Explain how you financially contribute to the child's education, medical care, extracurricular activities, and other essential needs. 6. Child's Emotional Well-being: — Describe any mental health or behavioral concerns regarding the child. — Detail any counseling, therapy, or specialized support services the child receives. — Discuss your involvement in the child’s emotional development and ability to address their emotional needs. It is important to note that these examples serve as a general overview, and the specific questions asked may vary depending on the jurisdiction and circumstances of the case. Additionally, the examples above are not an exhaustive list, and additional interrogatories relevant to the specific case may be included. Other types of child custody interrogatories may include inquiries about the child's educational needs, religious upbringing, social interactions, relationships with siblings or grandparents, or any special needs they may have. These additional interrogatories aim to ensure the child's overall well-being and establish appropriate custody arrangements to meet their needs.

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