Illinois Child Custody Case Law

Illinois Appellate Court Decisions on Parenting Time & Allocation of Parental Responsibilities

Illinois courts use the "best interests of the child" standard under 750 ILCS 5/602.5 to allocate parental responsibilities. This collection includes significant appellate decisions on custody disputes, parenting time schedules, and modifications.

304 Relevant Cases

Dec 2025

Adoption of Mariya N.

1) Case citation and parties - In re Adoption of Mariya N. and Seth N., No. 5-25-0586, 2025 IL App (5th) 250586‑U (Ill. App. Ct., 5th Dist., Dec. 16, 2025). - Petitioners/Appellees: Devon N. and J...

Dec 2025

In re Marriage of Scott

- Case citation and parties In re Marriage of Scott, 2025 IL App (4th) 250776-U (Ill. App. Ct., 4th Dist. Dec. 9, 2025) (Rule 23 non‑precedential). Petitioner-Appellee: Stuart A. Scott. Respondent...

Dec 2025

In re Marriage of Calcagno

# In re Marriage of Calcagno, 2025 IL App (3d) 250299 1) Case citation and parties - In re Marriage of Calcagno, 2025 IL App (3d) 250299 (Opinion filed Dec. 5, 2025). - Petitioner–Appellee: Micha...

Nov 2025

In re Adoption of H.A.

1. Case citation and parties - In re Adoption of H.A., 2025 IL App (4th) 250345-U (Ill. App. Ct. 4th Dist. Nov. 21, 2025) (Sup. Ct. R. 23 order — not precedent except in limited circumstances). - ...

Nov 2025

In re Marriage of Julin

- Case citation and parties In re Marriage of Julin, 2025 IL App (1st) 241855-U. Petitioner-Appellant: Lisa Julin; Respondent-Appellee: Jonathon Siegel. - Key legal issues 1) Whether the tria...

Nov 2025

In re Marriage of Jones

1. Case citation and parties - In re Marriage of Jones, No. 1-25-0259, 2025 IL App (1st) 250259‑U (1st Dist. Nov. 19, 2025) (Rule 23 order; non‑precedential). - Petitioner‑Appellee: Ryan Jonathan Jone...

Oct 2025

In re Marriage of Werhun

- Case citation and parties In re Marriage of Werhun, 2025 IL App (3d) 250201‑U (Oct. 29, 2025) (Rule 23 order). Petitioner‑Appellant: Erin Werhun. Respondent‑Appellee: Jeffrey Werhun. Appeal from...

Oct 2025

In re Marriage of Neal

1. Case citation and parties In re Marriage of Neal, 2025 IL App (3d) 250101‑U (Ill. App. Ct. Oct. 20, 2025) (Rule 23 order). Petitioner‑appellee: Thomas Neal. Respondent‑appellant: Mario Neal. 2. ...

Oct 2025

In re Marriage of Tiffany A.

# In re Marriage of Tiffany A., 2025 IL App (5th) 250409‑U 1) Case citation and parties - In re Marriage of Tiffany A., No. 5‑25‑0409 (Ill. App. Ct., 5th Dist.), decision filed Oct. 14, 2025 (Rule ...

Oct 2025

In re Marriage of Kreid

- Case citation and parties In re Marriage of Kreid, 2025 IL App (5th) 250187-U (Ill. App. Ct., 5th Dist. Oct. 8, 2025). Petitioner-Appellee: Zelpha Kreid. Respondent-Appellant: Kaleb Kreid. - Ke...

Oct 2025

In re Marriage of Turner

1. Case citation and parties - In re Marriage of Turner, 2025 IL App (3d) 250246-U (Ill. App. Ct., 3d Dist. Oct. 8, 2025) (Rule 23 order; non‑precedential). - Petitioner‑Appellant: Alexander Turne...

Sep 2025

In re Marriage of Lebovich

# In re Marriage of Lebovich, 2025 IL App (1st) 230576‑U 1) Case citation and parties - In re the Marriage of Alissa Lebovich (Petitioner‑Appellee) and Lenny Lebovich (Respondent‑Appellant). - Ap...

Sep 2025

In re Marriage of Jessica A.S.

- Case citation and parties In re Marriage of Jessica A.S., 2025 IL App (5th) 250297-U (5th Dist. Sept. 8, 2025) (Rule 23 order, non-precedential). Petitioner‑Appellant: Jessica A.S.; Respondent‑A...

Sep 2025

In re Marriage of McJoynt

- Case citation and parties In re Marriage of McJoynt, 2025 IL App (3d) 240447-U (Ill. App. Ct. 3d Dist. Sept. 5, 2025). Petitioner-Appellee: Theodore McJoynt. Respondent-Appellant: Angela McJoynt...

Aug 2025

In re Marriage of Thompson

- Case citation and parties In re Marriage of Thompson, No. 1-25-0562, 2025 IL App (1st) 250562-U (1st Dist. Aug. 25, 2025). Petitioner-Appellant: Rashida Thompson. Respondent-Appellee: Christophe...

Aug 2025

In re Marriage of McLean

- Case citation and parties In re Marriage of McLean, 2025 IL App (5th) 250094 (Ill. App. Ct., 5th Dist., Rule 23 order filed July 23, 2025; motion to publish granted Aug. 18, 2025). Petitioner-Ap...

Aug 2025

In re Marriage of Weston

1. Case citation and parties - In re Marriage of Weston, Nos. 5-23-1323, 5-24-0717 (consol.), 2025 IL App (5th) 231323-U (Aug. 8, 2025). - Petitioner-Appellant: Brittani Weston; Respondent-Appelle...

Aug 2025

In re Marriage of Smith

- Case citation and parties In re Marriage of Smith, No. 5‑25‑0235‑U, 2025 IL App (5th) 250235‑U (Aug. 5, 2025) (Rule 23 order). Petitioner‑Appellee: Beth L. Smith. Respondent‑Appellant: Steven A....

Jul 2025

In re Marriage of Nelson

- Case citation and parties In re Marriage of Nelson, 2025 IL App (5th) 250001‑U (Ill. App. Ct., 5th Dist. July 30, 2025). Petitioner‑Appellant: Brian Nelson. Respondent‑Appellee: Lindsay Nelson. ...

Jul 2025

In re Marriage of Taylor C.

# In re Marriage of Taylor C., 2025 IL App (4th) 250061‑U 1) Case citation and parties - In re Marriage of Taylor C., No. 4‑25‑0061 (Ill. App. Ct., 4th Dist., July 29, 2025) (Rule 23 order; non‑pre...

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