Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

Re: Child Custody

Illinois law does not allow the permanent departure of the state with minor children without prior leave of court. Vacations can be taken with the children without a specific court orders assuming that prior notice has been given to the other parent concerning the children's whereabouts. In order to move from the state of Illinois on a permanent basis, the court must first find that it is in the best interest of the children that they move. Under the current status of Illinois law, it is a difficult proceeding to remove a child on a permanent basis from the state of Illinois if they have an ongoing and regular relationship with the other parent.