In Illinois, child custody may not be modified until at least two years
after the original custody order, unless the court believes that the current custody arrangement will endanger the child's physical, mental, moral, or emotional health.
If there is a change in circumstances
after the original custody order was issued, either party may ask the court for a modification of the custody order.
Changed circumstances that arose
after the original custody order was issued can be evidence.
In Illinois, child custody may not be modified until at least two years
after the original custody order, unless the court believes that the current custody arrangement will endanger the child's physical, mental, moral, or emotional health.
Not exact matches
Circumstances often change
after the court issues the
original custody order or divorce decree, so courts maintain authority to modify the order.
After two years, you may seek a
custody order when there has been a change in circumstances since the
original order and it is in the child's best interest to change the
custody arrangement.
The plan may be submitted as part of the
original divorce petition, even though the judge will not determine
custody until
after the child is born.