Illinois Modification Case Law

Illinois Appellate Court Decisions on Modifying Divorce Orders

Modifying divorce orders requires showing a substantial change in circumstances under Illinois law. These cases address modifications of custody, child support, and maintenance awards.

300 Relevant Cases

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 Patel

- Case citation and parties In re Marriage of Patel, 2025 IL App (3d) 240453 (Ill. App. Ct., 3d Dist. Dec. 3, 2025). Petitioner-Appellant: Deepak V. Patel. Respondent-Appellee: Binita Patel. - Ke...

Nov 2025

In re Marriage of Dalzell

- Case citation and parties In re Marriage of Dalzell, No. 2-24-0658, 2025 IL App (2d) 240658-U (Ill. App. Ct. Nov. 17, 2025) (Rule 23 order). Petitioner/Appellee: Jennifer Dalzell (n/k/a Jennifer...

Nov 2025

In re Marriage of Groh

1) Case citation and parties - In re Marriage of Groh, No. 2-25-0319, 2025 IL App (2d) 250319-U (Order filed Nov. 17, 2025) (Rule 23(b) non-precedential). - Petitioner-Appellant: Randy Groh. Respo...

Oct 2025

In re Marriage of Kinsella

- Case citation and parties In re Marriage of Kinsella, 2025 IL App (3d) 240144-U (Ill. App. Ct., 3d Dist. Oct. 30, 2025) (Rule 23 order). Petitioner-Appellee: Donielle Kinsella. Respondent-Appell...

Oct 2025

In re Marriage of Nadolski

- Case: In re Marriage of Nadolski, 2025 IL App (3d) 240346-U (Ill. App. Ct., 3d Dist. Oct. 27, 2025) (Rule 23 order; non‑precedential). - Parties: James Nadolski (petitioner/appellant) v. Teresa Na...

Oct 2025

In re Marriage of Ito

1. Case citation and parties - In re Marriage of Ito, 2025 IL App (3d) 240641-U (Ill. App. Ct., 3d Dist. Oct. 23, 2025) (Rule 23 order; non‑precedential). - Petitioner‑Appellant: Nina Ito. Respond...

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 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 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...

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 Pace

- Case citation and parties In re Marriage of Pace, 2025 IL App (2d) 240392-U (2d Dist. Aug. 14, 2025, modified Aug. 26, 2025). Petitioner-Appellee: Craig C. Pace. Respondent-Appellant: Catherine ...

Jul 2025

In re Marriage of Spangler

- Case citation and parties In re Marriage of Spangler, 2025 IL App (2d) 240303 (July 31, 2025). Petitioner-Appellee: Britt Spangler (f/k/a DeFauw). Respondent-Appellant: Nathan DeFauw. Appeal fro...

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...

Jun 2025

In re Marriage of Kreps

- Case citation and parties In re Marriage of Kreps, No. 5-25-0053, 2025 IL App (5th) 250053-U (Ill. App. Ct. 5th Dist. June 25, 2025) (Rule 23; nonprecedential). Petitioner-Appellee: Brian A. Kre...

Jun 2025

In re Marriage of Heaver

- Case: In re Marriage of Heaver, 2025 IL App (2d) 250021-U (consol. Nos. 2-25-0021 & 2-25-0075), Order filed June 23, 2025 (Rule 23(b) non‑precedential). Parties: Sean Heaver (petitioner/appellee) v....

Jun 2025

In re Marriage of Ziegelman

1. Case citation and parties - In re Marriage of Ziegelman, No. 1-23-0026, 2025 IL App (1st) 230026‑U (1st Dist. June 16, 2025). - Petitioner‑Appellant: John Ziegelman. Respondent‑Appellee: Debra Zieg...

Jun 2025

In re Marriage of Isom

1. Case citation and parties - In re Marriage of Isom, 2025 IL App (3d) 240491‑U (Ill. App. Ct., 3d Dist. June 16, 2025) (Rule 23 order — nonprecedential). - Petitioner‑Appellee: Angela Isom. Respon...

Jun 2025

In re Marriage of Conklin

1. Case citation and parties - In re Marriage of Conklin, 2025 IL App (3d) 240330‑U (Ill. App. Ct., 3d Dist. June 12, 2025) (Rule 23 order—not precedent). - Petitioner‑Appellee: Carolyn M. Conklin...

Jun 2025

In re Marriage of Lamb

- Case citation and parties In re Marriage of Lamb, 2025 IL App (4th) 241134‑U. Petitioner‑Appellee: Rachel L. Lamb. Respondent‑Appellant: Thad A. Lamb. Appeal from Greene County Circuit Court (No...

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