Chicago, IL family law attorney Michael Lodermeier explains how the allocation of parental responsibility works in Illinois. He explains that the allocation of parental responsibilities involves dividing how parents make major decisions for their minor children. These responsibilities fall into four categories: education, medical decisions, extracurricular activities, and religion. The allocation can be handled jointly, with both parents sharing decision-making authority, or through a combination of sole and joint responsibilities, depending on what the court determines is in the best interests of the children.