On our Illinois Custody page, we created the new subsection Steps to file for custody to reorganize the steps into six separate questions, making it easier for users to find the information they need. These questions explain the usual stages in a custody case and cross-link to other relevant information on our website:
- Considerations before filing
- Step 1: Prepare for the case
- Step 2: File and serve the custody petition
- Step 3: Preliminary court dates
- Step 4: Reach an agreement or go to trial
- Step 5: Options if you disagree with the order
Changes made in English and Spanish!
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On our Illinois Custody page, we created the new subsection Steps to file for custody to reorganize the steps into six separate questions, making it easier for users to find the information they need. These questions explain the usual stages in a custody case and cross-link to other relevant information on our website:
- Considerations before filing
- Step 1: Prepare for the case
- Step 2: File and serve the custody petition
- Step 3: Preliminary court dates
- Step 4: Reach an agreement or go to trial
- Step 5: Options if you disagree with the order
Changes made in English and Spanish!




