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First, a party must file a Motion for Temporary Custody. A parent can file this into their ongoing divorce case or in a separate parentage case if the parents were never married. Once the court schedules a hearing, the parties can exchange evidence, reports, and any exhibits that will be used during the hearing.
A "substantial change in circumstances" is any major life event or new information that significantly impacts the facts used to create an original court order. Illinois courts will not change child support, parenting time, or alimony without proof that something important has changed since the last order was made.
Steps to Change a Custody Order File your forms with your local county's court. Tell the other party about your petition and the upcoming court date through legal service. Go to your hearing. Prepare an allocation of parental responsibilities order outlining the change in custody and placement.
Yes, a parenting plan can be changed in Illinois. A parenting plan can be adjusted as needed if both parents agree. If only one parent wants to change it, then there will need to be a court case.
To obtain an emergency custody order, you must file a petition with the court, clearly stating the reasons for the request. The petition should demonstrate that the child is at risk of physical or emotional harm if the current custody arrangement continues.
To modify the order, you must show the judge there is an issue that cannot wait to be resolved at trial. These matters include such issues as child endangerment or a parent violating the terms of the order. To modify temporary custody orders, you will need to include your reasoning for filing a motion to modify.
In your letter, you must identify who you are, state specifically what your change in circumstance is, and definitively request a review of your case. You will send this letter to the CSE caseworker assigned to your case in the regional office that enforces your order. You can find that information on the CSE website.
The varying yardsticks create some surprising results. For example, New Jersey ranks 47th in child support payments, even though it's one of the most expensive states in which to live. Massachusetts is first, and Nevada second.
To request a modification of a court order, you will likely need to show that there has been a substantial change in circumstances that has happened since the order was issued. You will need to go back to the court where your order was issued and file modification forms.