Practice resources

These resources are written for legal professionals doing legal aid or pro bono work. If you do not have legal training, they may be difficult to understand. Visit resources from the main menu for legal information written and designed for the public.

Child custody Resources
2016/2017 family law changes
A document for lawyers to reference that has important changes happening to the IMDMA and the Parentage Act in 2016, and child support in 2017.
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Allocation of parental responsibilities order
Use this form to accompany an Order for Allocation of Parental Responsibilities.
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Child welfare law: Neglected, abused, and dependent minors
Explains minors' rights, child protection mediation, pretrial and trial issues, dispositions, and termination of parental rights in Illinois. 2021 edition
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Counter-petition for allocation of parental responsibilities
Use this form to ask the judge to give you parental responsibilities when the other parent has already filed a petition.
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Divorce and parental responsibilities
Information on dissolution, divorce, common-law marriage, separation, child support, custody, and visitation.
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Elements of Illinois law: Domestic relations and juvenile law
Manual on domestic relations and juvenile law, including editable forms. 2023 edition.
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Family Law: Child-Related Issues in Dissolution Actions
Manual on child-related issues in family law, including actions under the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, the Parentage Act of 2015, and the Hague Convention. 2022 Edition
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Motion to modify the allocation of parental responsibilities
Use this form to change the allocation of parental responsibility or child support.
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Petition to enroll a judgment of another state
Use this form to ask a judge to enforce or modify a divorce or custody judgment from another state.
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