Modify Custody Order Illinois

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In Illinois, you typically initiate a custody modification in the county where the original order was issued. However, if your children have lived in a new county for over six months, you might be able to move the case there. Its best to consult a local family law attorney.

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I have a divorce case with a parenting plan that was signed in january * in the county my childrens father lives in. In our county i just got an order of protection and dcfs recomennded filing for full custody, judge in my county who gave me the order of protection and also knows the family case is in a different county advised to file for full custody here in the county the children and i live in. Can i do this?
Hello ****,
Filing for full custody in your county can depend on a few factors. Firstly, it's important to know which state you are in. Could you please provide that information?
Illinois
In Illinois, you may:
- File for custody modification in the county where the original order was issued.
- However, if your children have lived in a new county for more than six months, you might be able to move the case there.
Consider consulting a local family law attorney for specific guidance.
Do i have to move it in the county it was originally in?
In Illinois, you typically initiate a custody modification in the county where the original order was issued. However, if your children have lived in a new county for over six months, you might be able to move the case there. It's best to consult a local family law attorney.