Illinois Child Custody State Law

West’s Illinois Compiled Statutes Annotated, Chapter 750, Article 5, Section 602.

In a proceeding for dissolution of marriage, legal separation, declaration of invalidity of marriage, a proceeding for child support following dissolution of the marriage the court shall consider the best interests of the child, including: the wishes of the child and parents as to custody; the interaction and interrelationship of child with parents and siblings; the child’s adjustment to home,school and community; the mental and physical health of all parties; domestic violence; willingness and ability of each parent to facilitate and encourage a close and continuing relationship between the other parent and child. Only that conduct which affects the parent’s relationship to the child will be considered. Joint custody may be ordered pursuant to a joint parenting agreement or upon order of court if it is in the best interests of the child. A joint parenting agreement will specify each parent’s powers, rights and responsibilities for the child’s personal care, and for major
decisions such as education, health care and religion. The agreement must also provide a method for resolving disputes and provide for periodic review. If sole custody is ordered, the other parent is entitled to reasonable visitation absent the presence of a serious risk of harm to the child. Unless by agreement, requests for modification may be made no earlier than 2 years after the last order unless there is evidence of a serious risk of endangerment or changed circumstances.

Fathers Rights Blog | Child Custody State Law List .. Above info from a 2004 legal publication.
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