CHILD CUSTODY

There is nothing more difficult than divorce or family law cases that have custody related issues in dispute. The end of a marital relationship is stressful enough on the parties. The added factor of children and the effects that family issues have on the children can be devastating.

It is of utmost importance that the best interests of the child are considered by the parties, their attorneys and the courts. It is also critical that you have an experienced attorney representing your interest who is extremely dedicated and sensative to the issues involving children.

There are several misconceptions relating to the issue of custody. This informative site will assist in bringing the key issues into focus. However, this site will not substitute for legal advice from a professional in your area.

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Illinois Family Law Compiled Statutes

• 750 ILCS 5/      Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act.
• 750 ILCS 10/      Illinois Uniform Premarital Agreement Act.
• 750 ILCS 16/      Non-Support Punishment Act.
• 750 ILCS 22/      Uniform Interstate Family Support Act.
• 750 ILCS 24/      Unified Child Support Services Act.
• 750 ILCS 25/      Expedited Child Support Act of 1990.
• 750 ILCS 27/      Child Support Payment Act.
• 750 ILCS 28/      Income Withholding for Support Act.
• 750 ILCS 30/      Emancipation of Minors Act.
• 750 ILCS 36/      Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act.
• 750 ILCS 40/      Illinois Parentage Act.
• 750 ILCS 45/      Illinois Parentage Act of 1984.
• 750 ILCS 47/      Gestational Surrogacy Act.
• 750 ILCS 50/      Adoption Act.
• 750 ILCS 55/      Contest of Adoptions Act.
• 750 ILCS 60/      Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986.
• 750 ILCS 61/      Address Confidentiality for Victims of Domestic Violence Act.
• 750 ILCS 65/      Rights of Married Persons Act.
• 750 ILCS 70/      Parental Notice of Abortion Act of 1995.

Sec. 513. Support for Non-minor Children and Educational Expenses.
Illinois Code Section Dealing With Support For Non-Minor Children

750 ILCS 5/510 Modification and termination of provisions for matinenance, support, educational expenses, and property disposition

750 ILCS 5/602 Best Interest of Child.
The court shall determine custody in accordance with the best interest of the child.

Mandatory Disclosure in Divorce Cases
Virtually all circuits in Illinois have adopted some form of mandatory disclosure in divorce litigation

Modification of Child Support
Specific cases where the child support order can be changed. There are statutory events as well as case law examples.

Modification Factors Considered
Specific cases are illustrated depicting the factors that the court will consider when modifying support.