Whether you're a parent considering divorce or have never been married, there may come a time when a child custody dispute arises between you and your child or children's other parent. If that happens, you may wonder if going to court is the right approach. After all, while family courts in Illinois and elsewhere in the U.S. are focused on the best interest of the children, the fact is that court battles are designed to be adversarial and the process itself can actually promote conflict.