Index
750 ILCS 5/609.2 (Parental Relocation)
Summary
Governs the rules and distances for when a parent who has majority parenting time wishes to move with a child.
Rights & Rules
- 01.The right to move up to 25 miles from a current residence in many Illinois counties without court permission.
- 02.The right of the non-moving parent to object to a move that significantly impairs their parenting time.
- 03.The right to a court hearing to determine if a move serves the child's best interests.
Penalties
- 01.Court orders requiring the child to be returned to the original jurisdiction.
- 02.Modification of the parenting plan to reduce the relocating parent's time.
- 03.Liability for the other parent's travel costs to visit the child.
Verified Citations
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