Illinois Custody-Visitation Evaluation Referral Order is a court order that is issued when a family court judge believes that a child’s best interests are not being served by the current arrangement of parenting time and physical custody. The order initiates a custody-visitation evaluation process that is conducted by a qualified mental health professional. This type of evaluation is used to determine what type of custody-visitation plan will be in the best interest of the child. There are two types of Illinois Custody-Visitation Evaluation Referral Order: 1. Voluntary Order: This type of order is issued when both parties agree to the evaluation and agree to the terms of the order. 2. Compulsory Order: This type of order is issued when one party objects to the evaluation or does not agree to the terms of the referral order. The court will then order the evaluation to be conducted and both parties are required to attend.