Custody presumption
Best Interests of the Child Standard
750 ILCS 5/602.7
Custody & parenting time in Illinois
Allocation of parental responsibilities and parenting time on best-interest factors.
Read the general guide: Custody: Legal & PhysicalEstablishing paternity in Illinois
Voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity or parentage action.
Read the general guide: Establishing PaternityChild support in Illinois
Income Shares model.
Read the general guide: Child Support & Imputed IncomeRelocation & move-away in Illinois
Relocation over set mileage requires notice and possibly court approval.
Read the general guide: Relocation & Jurisdiction (UCCJEA)Protective orders & false allegations in Illinois
Orders of Protection may allocate temporary parenting time.
Read the general guide: Protective & Restraining OrdersIllinois fathers' rights FAQ
Illinois follows the "Best Interests of the Child Standard" approach. Allocation of parental responsibilities and parenting time on best-interest factors.
General educational summary of Illinois law, not legal advice. Statutes and local rules change—verify with the official court source and a licensed Illinois family-law attorney before acting.