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750 ILCS 5/601 (2026)

(Repealed)

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(750 ILCS 5/601) (from Ch. 40, par. 601)
    Sec. 601. (Repealed).
(Source: P.A. 99-78, eff. 7-20-15; 99-143, eff. 7-27-15. Repealed by P.A. 99-90, eff. 1-1-16.)

    
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 110 cases (3 in the last 5 years), 1993–2024 · leading case: Petition of Kirchner, 649 N.E.2d 324 (Ill. 1995).
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Petition of Kirchner, 649 N.E.2d 324 (Ill. 1995). · cites it 22× “An award of custody and visitation, in contrast, derives from the Illinois Marriage Act (750 ILCS 5/601 et seq. (West 1992)). Orders of child custody and visitation under the Marriage Act do not effect a permanent termination of parental rights.”
In Re Marriage of Brownfield, 670 N.E.2d 1198 (Ill. App. Ct. 1996). · cites it 12× “The children's natural mother, Joan Madrigal (f/k/a Joan Brownfield), appeals arguing the court erred in holding Cindy had standing to seek custody of the children under section 601(b)(2) of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (Act) (750 ILCS 5/601(b)(2) (West…”
Young v. Herman, 2018 IL App (4th) 170001 (Ill. App. Ct. 2018). · cites it 5× “(born November 20, 2006), pursuant to section 601 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (Dissolution Act) ( 750 ILCS 5/601 (West 2014) (recodified as amended by Pub.”
In Re Marriage of Houghton, 704 N.E.2d 409 (Ill. App. Ct. 1998). · cites it 12× “Walter appeals, arguing that (1) Kay lacked standing under section 601(b)(2) of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (Act) (750 ILCS 5/601(b) (2) (West 1996)) to file a petition to modify custody; (2) the trial court’s order was void because Kay never filed a…”
In Re Marriage of Siegel, 648 N.E.2d 607 (Ill. App. Ct. 1995). · cites it 8× “*608 Justice THOMAS delivered the opinion of the court: The petitioner, Maureen Daley, filed a petition as a nonparent pursuant to section 601 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (Marriage Act) (750 ILCS 5/601 (West 1992)) seeking custody of the respondent's…”
In Re Custody of Ayala, 800 N.E.2d 524 (Ill. App. Ct. 2003). · cites it 3× “Although joinder may indeed not have been the appropriate procedure for obtaining jurisdiction over Luis's wife and parents, given that they apparently wanted to share custody of Jessica with Luis, had Luis's support and had cared for Jessica for several years, Luis's wife and…”
Christopher M.L. v. Kenjula L.L., 304 Ill. App. 3d 481 (Ill. App. Ct. 1999). · cites it 5× “(Cheryl), counterpetitioned. The court awarded custody to Gary and Cheryl based solely upon a best interest analysis.”
Connor v. Velinda C., 826 N.E.2d 1265 (Ill. App. Ct. 2005). · cites it 3× “Velinda argues on appeal that the trial court improperly applied the custody provisions of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (Dissolution Act) (750 ILCS 5/601 et seq. (West 2002)) to determine the parties’ custody dispute and that the trial court’s decision…”
Young v. Herman, 2018 IL App (4th) 170001 (Ill. App. Ct. 2018). · cites it 4× “(born November 20, 2006), pursuant to section 601 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (Dissolution Act) (750 ILCS 5/601 (West 2014) (recodified as amended by Pub.”
Weger v. Weger, 851 N.E.2d 881 (Ill. App. Ct. 2006). · cites it 4× “W, under the custody provisions of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (Marriage Act) (750 ILCS 5/601 et seq. (West 2004)). The circuit court of Crawford County granted the petition and awarded petitioners the custody of T.”
Wilson v. Jackson, 728 N.E.2d 832 (Ill. App. Ct. 2000). · cites it 3× “This was not part of the domestic violence case, but was a separate action filed pursuant to the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (Marriage Act) (see 750 ILCS 5/601 (West 1998)) and the Illinois Parentage Act of 1984 (Parentage Act) (see 750 ILCS 45/6 (West…”
In Re Rls, 844 N.E.2d 22 (Ill. 2006). · cites it 3× “" 750 ILCS 5/601(b)(2) (West 2004). The trial court noted that this language has been interpreted to mean that the nonparent must show that the parent has voluntarily and indefinitely relinquished custody of the child.”
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— 750 ILCS 5/601(a) — 14 cases
In re Marriage of Wendy S., 2020 IL App (1st) 191661 (Ill. App. Ct. 2020).
Fleckles v. Diamond, 2015 IL App (2d) 141229 (Ill. App. Ct. 2015).
In Re Marriage of Lange, 717 N.E.2d 507 (Ill. App. Ct. 1999).
In Re Marriage of Roberts, 649 N.E.2d 1344 (Ill. App. Ct. 1995).
In Re Marriage of Marshall, 663 N.E.2d 1113 (Ill. App. Ct. 1996).
— 750 ILCS 5/601(b) — 19 cases
In Re Marriage of Schlam, 648 N.E.2d 345 (Ill. App. Ct. 1995).
In Re Marriage of Haslett, 629 N.E.2d 182 (Ill. App. Ct. 1994).
Timmons v. Ronald L.S., 844 N.E.2d 22 (Ill. 2006).
In Re Awj, 758 N.E.2d 800 (Ill. 2001).
Weger v. Weger, 851 N.E.2d 881 (Ill. App. Ct. 2006). “W, under the custody provisions of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (Marriage Act) (750 ILCS 5/601 et seq. (West 2004)). The circuit court of Crawford County granted the petition and awarded petitioners the custody of T.”
— 750 ILCS 5/601(b)(1) — 5 cases
Ligon v. Williams, 637 N.E.2d 633 (Ill. App. Ct. 1994).
In re Parentage of Scarlett Z.-D., 2014 IL App (2d) 120266-B (Ill. App. Ct. 2014).
In re Parentage of Scarlett Z.-D., 2014 IL App (2d) 120266-B (Ill. App. Ct. 2014).
In re Marriage of Casey (Ill. App. Ct. 2007).
In Re As, 916 N.E.2d 123 (Ill. App. Ct. 2009).
— 750 ILCS 5/601(b)(1)(i) — 2 cases
Christine at v. Ht, 761 N.E.2d 299 (Ill. App. Ct. 2001).
In re Marriage of Kostusik (Ill. App. Ct. 2005).
— 750 ILCS 5/601(b)(1)(ii) — 6 cases
In Re Marriage of Gilbert, 822 N.E.2d 116 (Ill. App. Ct. 2004).
Christine at v. Ht, 761 N.E.2d 299 (Ill. App. Ct. 2001).
Connor v. Velinda C. (Ill. App. Ct. 2005).
In re Marriage of Gilbert (Ill. App. Ct. 2004).
In Re As, 916 N.E.2d 123 (Ill. App. Ct. 2009).
— 750 ILCS 5/601(b)(2) — 60 cases
Petition of Kirchner, 649 N.E.2d 324 (Ill. 1995). “An award of custody and visitation, in contrast, derives from the Illinois Marriage Act (750 ILCS 5/601 et seq. (West 1992)). Orders of child custody and visitation under the Marriage Act do not effect a permanent termination of parental rights.”
In Re Marriage of Brownfield, 670 N.E.2d 1198 (Ill. App. Ct. 1996). “The children's natural mother, Joan Madrigal (f/k/a Joan Brownfield), appeals arguing the court erred in holding Cindy had standing to seek custody of the children under section 601(b)(2) of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (Act) (750 ILCS 5/601(b)(2) (West…”
In Re Marriage of Houghton, 704 N.E.2d 409 (Ill. App. Ct. 1998). “Walter appeals, arguing that (1) Kay lacked standing under section 601(b)(2) of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (Act) (750 ILCS 5/601(b) (2) (West 1996)) to file a petition to modify custody; (2) the trial court’s order was void because Kay never filed a…”
Christopher M.L. v. Kenjula L.L., 304 Ill. App. 3d 481 (Ill. App. Ct. 1999). “(Cheryl), counterpetitioned. The court awarded custody to Gary and Cheryl based solely upon a best interest analysis.”
Young v. Herman, 2018 IL App (4th) 170001 (Ill. App. Ct. 2018). “(born November 20, 2006), pursuant to section 601 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (Dissolution Act) ( 750 ILCS 5/601 (West 2014) (recodified as amended by Pub.”
— 750 ILCS 5/601(b)(3) — 2 cases
Christine at v. Ht, 761 N.E.2d 299 (Ill. App. Ct. 2001).
Christine A.T. v. H.T., 326 Ill. App. 3d 569 (Ill. App. Ct. 2001).
— 750 ILCS 5/601(b)(3)(C) — 2 cases
Christine at v. Ht, 761 N.E.2d 299 (Ill. App. Ct. 2001).
Christine A.T. v. H.T., 326 Ill. App. 3d 569 (Ill. App. Ct. 2001).
— 750 ILCS 5/601(b)(l) — 2 cases
Sobieralski v. Aldworth, 916 N.E.2d 123 (Ill. App. Ct. 2009).
In Re Marriage of Casey, 867 N.E.2d 555 (Ill. App. Ct. 2007).
— 750 ILCS 5/601(b)(l)(i) — 2 cases
In Re Marriage of Kostusik, 836 N.E.2d 147 (Ill. App. Ct. 2005).
Christine A.T. v. H.T., 326 Ill. App. 3d 569 (Ill. App. Ct. 2001).
— 750 ILCS 5/601(b)(l)(ii) — 5 cases
Connor v. Velinda C., 826 N.E.2d 1265 (Ill. App. Ct. 2005). “Velinda argues on appeal that the trial court improperly applied the custody provisions of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (Dissolution Act) (750 ILCS 5/601 et seq. (West 2002)) to determine the parties’ custody dispute and that the trial court’s decision…”
Wilson v. Jackson, 728 N.E.2d 832 (Ill. App. Ct. 2000). “This was not part of the domestic violence case, but was a separate action filed pursuant to the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (Marriage Act) (see 750 ILCS 5/601 (West 1998)) and the Illinois Parentage Act of 1984 (Parentage Act) (see 750 ILCS 45/6 (West…”
In Re Marriage of Gilbert, 822 N.E.2d 116 (Ill. App. Ct. 2004).
Sobieralski v. Aldworth, 916 N.E.2d 123 (Ill. App. Ct. 2009).
Christine A.T. v. H.T., 326 Ill. App. 3d 569 (Ill. App. Ct. 2001).
— 750 ILCS 5/601(c) — 11 cases
In Re Custody of Ayala, 800 N.E.2d 524 (Ill. App. Ct. 2003). “Although joinder may indeed not have been the appropriate procedure for obtaining jurisdiction over Luis's wife and parents, given that they apparently wanted to share custody of Jessica with Luis, had Luis's support and had cared for Jessica for several years, Luis's wife and…”
In Re Marriage of Gilbert, 822 N.E.2d 116 (Ill. App. Ct. 2004).
In Re Marriage of Haslett, 629 N.E.2d 182 (Ill. App. Ct. 1994).
In Re Parentage of Unborn Child Brumfield, 673 N.E.2d 461 (Ill. App. Ct. 1996).
In Re Custody of Cannon, 645 N.E.2d 348 (Ill. App. Ct. 1994).
— 750 ILCS 5/601(d) — 1 case
In re Marriage of Nau, 824 N.E.2d 650 (Ill. App. Ct. 2005).
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