Illinois Laws on Changing Custody
- Sometimes a change in custody is the best thing to keep children safe.children image by Renata Osinska from Fotolia.com
Many couples will find they must agree on child custody arrangements for the well-being of their children. What seems like a good arrangement in the beginning doesn't always stay that way. Parents change, and the child's needs change as they get older. Parents who agree on what is best for their children will benefit from a smooth transition when the child custody is put in order by a judge. When parents want to change their child custody agreement, they will need to take steps to complete this process. These are steps that must be completed in this in order in Illinois before a judge will consider making any changes in visitation, custody, or child support. - This is the first step when requesting a change in the child custody agreement. It is a very simple process and can be completed on the computer. Just fill out the Petition for Change of Custody forms for each child.
- An affidavit must be filled out by both parents for each child. This will explain all the details in your case to the judge. The affidavits will be the same if the parents agree on the terms of changing the child custody.
- This form will be completed the same way the affidavit was. Everything that the parents have sworn to will be completed and put into action once the judge reviews the case and signs the forms.
- Parents need to fill out a portion of the Notice of Motion form before they go to the clerk's office, and the other half will be filled out once they arrive at the clerk's office to file all the completed papers. These papers must be filled out correctly in order to complete this process. When you are at the clerk's office they will give you a court date to see a judge.
- Before filling all the completed forms parents must make four copies of each form. After this step is completed, parents may file all the forms. Both parents must mail each form to the other parent by certified mail. This step must be completed at the post office and both parents must keep the receipt.
