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750 ILCS 5/602 (2026)

(Repealed)

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(750 ILCS 5/602) (from Ch. 40, par. 602)
    Sec. 602. (Repealed).
(Source: P.A. 96-676, eff. 1-1-10. Repealed by P.A. 99-90, eff. 1-1-16.)

    
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 137 cases (3 in the last 5 years), 1993–2026 · leading case: Connor v. Velinda C., 826 N.E.2d 1265 (Ill. App. Ct. 5th Dist. 2005).
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Connor v. Velinda C., 826 N.E.2d 1265 (Ill. App. Ct. 5th Dist. 2005). · cites it 10× “The trial court reviewed the factors in section 602(a) of the Dissolution Act (750 ILCS 5/602(a) (West 2002)) and determined that it was in Jasmine’s best interests to award custody to Barbara.”
In re Marriage of Bates, 819 N.E.2d 714 (Ill. 2004). · cites it 4× “did not enjoy “a close and continuing relationship” with her father under section 602 (750 ILCS 5/602 (West 2002)). Moreover, the evidence showed that, as a result of the damaged relationship with her father, S.”
In re Parentage of J.W., 2013 IL 114817. · cites it 7× “The circuit court of Vermilion County applied the best interests of the child standard set forth in section 602 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (the Marriage Act) (750 ILCS 5/602 (West 2010)), and found that it was not in the minor child’s best interests…”
Petition of Kirchner, 649 N.E.2d 324 (Ill. 1995). · cites it 6× “" (750 ILCS 5/602 (West 1992).) The court is to consider all relevant circumstances in making that determination, and the statute lists a number of matters that should be considered.”
In re Marriage of Wycoff, 639 N.E.2d 897 (Ill. App. Ct. 4th Dist. 1994). · cites it 6× “Judith was ordered to pay child support of $300 per month.”
In re Marriage of Lonvick, 2013 IL App (2d) 120865. · cites it 5× “See 750 ILCS 5/602 (West 2010). Dr. Blechman met with Linda, Eric, and E.”
In re Marriage of Wanstreet, 847 N.E.2d 716 (Ill. App. Ct. 5th Dist. 2006). · cites it 4× “750 ILCS 5/602 (West 2004). The court was presented with conflicting evidence on several factors.”
Johnston v. Weil, 946 N.E.2d 329 (Ill. 2011). · cites it 4× “) 750 ILCS 5/602(a) (West 2006). Section 604(b) provides: "(b) The court may seek the advice of professional personnel, whether or not employed by the court on a regular basis.”
In re Marriage of Gambla & Woodson, 853 N.E.2d 847 (Ill. App. Ct. 2d Dist. 2006). · cites it 8× “Christopher argues that the trial court failed to consider all of the requisite statutory factors and improperly considered the fact that Kira is biracial.”
In re Marriage of Marsh, 799 N.E.2d 1037 (Ill. App. Ct. 4th Dist. 2003). · cites it 4× “The Trial Court's Custody Decision Brooks first argues that the trial court abused its discretion by granting Frankie custody of J.M. and L.M. We disagree. When making child custody determinations, the trial court should consider all relevant factors, including those listed in…”
In re Marriage of Ricketts, 768 N.E.2d 834 (Ill. App. Ct. 2d Dist. 2002). · cites it 3× “” 750 ILCS 5/602(a) (West 2000). Contrary to Denise’s contention, there is no indication that the trial court failed to consider these factors in its decision or that its decision was contrary to the manifest weight of the evidence.”
In re Marriage of Hefer, 667 N.E.2d 1094 (Ill. App. Ct. 4th Dist. 1996). · cites it 4× “” 750 ILCS 5/602(a)(2) (West 1994). Nevertheless, there are problems with making the decision of the child the determinant.”
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750 ILCS 5/602(8): 1 case
In re Marriage of Bates, No. 97059 Rel (Ill. Oct. 28, 2004).
750 ILCS 5/602(a): 52 cases
Johnston v. Weil, 946 N.E.2d 329 (Ill. 2011). “) 750 ILCS 5/602(a) (West 2006). Section 604(b) provides: "(b) The court may seek the advice of professional personnel, whether or not employed by the court on a regular basis.”
In re Parentage of J.W., 2013 IL 114817. “The circuit court of Vermilion County applied the best interests of the child standard set forth in section 602 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (the Marriage Act) (750 ILCS 5/602 (West 2010)), and found that it was not in the minor child’s best interests…”
Connor v. Velinda C., 826 N.E.2d 1265 (Ill. App. Ct. 5th Dist. 2005). “The trial court reviewed the factors in section 602(a) of the Dissolution Act (750 ILCS 5/602(a) (West 2002)) and determined that it was in Jasmine’s best interests to award custody to Barbara.”
In re Marriage of Gambla & Woodson, 853 N.E.2d 847 (Ill. App. Ct. 2d Dist. 2006). “Christopher argues that the trial court failed to consider all of the requisite statutory factors and improperly considered the fact that Kira is biracial.”
Petition of Kirchner, 649 N.E.2d 324 (Ill. 1995). “" (750 ILCS 5/602 (West 1992).) The court is to consider all relevant circumstances in making that determination, and the statute lists a number of matters that should be considered.”
750 ILCS 5/602(a)(1): 8 cases
In re Marriage of Brownfield, 670 N.E.2d 1198 (Ill. App. Ct. 4th Dist. 1996).
In re Marriage of Rudsell, 684 N.E.2d 421 (Ill. App. Ct. 4th Dist. 1997).
In re Mariage of Adamson, 2016 IL App (3d) 150105, 400 Ill. Dec. 522.
In re Marriage of Young, 2015 IL App (3d) 150553, 47 N.E.3d 1111.
In re Guardianship of Alexander O., 783 N.E.2d 673 (Ill. App. Ct. 2d Dist. 2003).
750 ILCS 5/602(a)(2): 6 cases
In re Marriage of Wycoff, 639 N.E.2d 897 (Ill. App. Ct. 4th Dist. 1994). “Judith was ordered to pay child support of $300 per month.”
In re Marriage of Wanstreet, 847 N.E.2d 716 (Ill. App. Ct. 5th Dist. 2006). “750 ILCS 5/602 (West 2004). The court was presented with conflicting evidence on several factors.”
In re Marriage of Hefer, 667 N.E.2d 1094 (Ill. App. Ct. 4th Dist. 1996). “” 750 ILCS 5/602(a)(2) (West 1994). Nevertheless, there are problems with making the decision of the child the determinant.”
In re B.B., 2011 IL App (4th) 110521.
In re Bb, 960 N.E.2d 646 (Ill. App. Ct. 4th Dist. 2011).
750 ILCS 5/602(a)(3): 9 cases
In re Marriage of Wycoff, 639 N.E.2d 897 (Ill. App. Ct. 4th Dist. 1994). “Judith was ordered to pay child support of $300 per month.”
Connor v. Velinda C., 826 N.E.2d 1265 (Ill. App. Ct. 5th Dist. 2005). “The trial court reviewed the factors in section 602(a) of the Dissolution Act (750 ILCS 5/602(a) (West 2002)) and determined that it was in Jasmine’s best interests to award custody to Barbara.”
In re Marriage of Hefer, 667 N.E.2d 1094 (Ill. App. Ct. 4th Dist. 1996). “” 750 ILCS 5/602(a)(2) (West 1994). Nevertheless, there are problems with making the decision of the child the determinant.”
In re Marriage of Archibald, 843 N.E.2d 446 (Ill. App. Ct. 5th Dist. 2006).
In re Marriage of Haslett, 629 N.E.2d 182 (Ill. App. Ct. 5th Dist. 1994).
750 ILCS 5/602(a)(4): 5 cases
In re Marriage of Lonvick, 2013 IL App (2d) 120865. “See 750 ILCS 5/602 (West 2010). Dr. Blechman met with Linda, Eric, and E.”
Connor v. Velinda C., 826 N.E.2d 1265 (Ill. App. Ct. 5th Dist. 2005). “The trial court reviewed the factors in section 602(a) of the Dissolution Act (750 ILCS 5/602(a) (West 2002)) and determined that it was in Jasmine’s best interests to award custody to Barbara.”
In re Marriage of Hefer, 667 N.E.2d 1094 (Ill. App. Ct. 4th Dist. 1996). “” 750 ILCS 5/602(a)(2) (West 1994). Nevertheless, there are problems with making the decision of the child the determinant.”
Connor v. Velinda C., No. 5-04-0657 Rel (Ill. App. Ct. 5th Dist. Mar. 9, 2005).
In re Marriage of Wanstreet, No. 5-05-0572 Rel (Ill. App. Ct. 5th Dist. Mar. 27, 2006).
750 ILCS 5/602(a)(5): 5 cases
In re Marriage of Ricketts, 768 N.E.2d 834 (Ill. App. Ct. 2d Dist. 2002). “” 750 ILCS 5/602(a) (West 2000). Contrary to Denise’s contention, there is no indication that the trial court failed to consider these factors in its decision or that its decision was contrary to the manifest weight of the evidence.”
Connor v. Velinda C., 826 N.E.2d 1265 (Ill. App. Ct. 5th Dist. 2005). “The trial court reviewed the factors in section 602(a) of the Dissolution Act (750 ILCS 5/602(a) (West 2002)) and determined that it was in Jasmine’s best interests to award custody to Barbara.”
In re Marriage of Wendy L. D., 2017 IL App (1st) 160098, 72 N.E.3d 809.
In re Marriage of Wendy L. D., 2017 IL App (1st) 160098.
Connor v. Velinda C., No. 5-04-0657 Rel (Ill. App. Ct. 5th Dist. Mar. 9, 2005).
750 ILCS 5/602(a)(6): 3 cases
Connor v. Velinda C., 826 N.E.2d 1265 (Ill. App. Ct. 5th Dist. 2005). “The trial court reviewed the factors in section 602(a) of the Dissolution Act (750 ILCS 5/602(a) (West 2002)) and determined that it was in Jasmine’s best interests to award custody to Barbara.”
In re Marriage of Haslett, 629 N.E.2d 182 (Ill. App. Ct. 5th Dist. 1994).
Connor v. Velinda C., No. 5-04-0657 Rel (Ill. App. Ct. 5th Dist. Mar. 9, 2005).
750 ILCS 5/602(a)(7): 2 cases
Connor v. Velinda C., 826 N.E.2d 1265 (Ill. App. Ct. 5th Dist. 2005). “The trial court reviewed the factors in section 602(a) of the Dissolution Act (750 ILCS 5/602(a) (West 2002)) and determined that it was in Jasmine’s best interests to award custody to Barbara.”
Connor v. Velinda C., No. 5-04-0657 Rel (Ill. App. Ct. 5th Dist. Mar. 9, 2005).
750 ILCS 5/602(a)(8): 20 cases
In re Marriage of Bates, 819 N.E.2d 714 (Ill. 2004). “did not enjoy “a close and continuing relationship” with her father under section 602 (750 ILCS 5/602 (West 2002)). Moreover, the evidence showed that, as a result of the damaged relationship with her father, S.”
In re Marriage of Ricketts, 768 N.E.2d 834 (Ill. App. Ct. 2d Dist. 2002). “” 750 ILCS 5/602(a) (West 2000). Contrary to Denise’s contention, there is no indication that the trial court failed to consider these factors in its decision or that its decision was contrary to the manifest weight of the evidence.”
In re Marriage of Debra N., 2013 IL App (1st) 122145.
In re Marriage of Wanstreet, 847 N.E.2d 716 (Ill. App. Ct. 5th Dist. 2006). “750 ILCS 5/602 (West 2004). The court was presented with conflicting evidence on several factors.”
In re Marriage of Spent, 796 N.E.2d 191 (Ill. App. Ct. 4th Dist. 2003).
750 ILCS 5/602(a)(l): 5 cases
Connor v. Velinda C., 826 N.E.2d 1265 (Ill. App. Ct. 5th Dist. 2005). “The trial court reviewed the factors in section 602(a) of the Dissolution Act (750 ILCS 5/602(a) (West 2002)) and determined that it was in Jasmine’s best interests to award custody to Barbara.”
In re Marriage of Stopher, 767 N.E.2d 925 (Ill. App. Ct. 4th Dist. 2002).
In re Marriage of Haslett, 629 N.E.2d 182 (Ill. App. Ct. 5th Dist. 1994).
In re Marriage of Arcaute, 632 N.E.2d 1082 (Ill. App. Ct. 3d Dist. 1994).
In re Guardianship of Alexander O., 336 Ill. App. 3d 325 (Ill. App. Ct. 2d Dist. 2003).
750 ILCS 5/602(aX6): 1 case
In re Marriage of Hartman, 621 N.E.2d 917 (Ill. App. Ct. 3d Dist. 1993).
750 ILCS 5/602(aX7): 1 case
In re Marriage of Hartman, 621 N.E.2d 917 (Ill. App. Ct. 3d Dist. 1993).
750 ILCS 5/602(aXl): 1 case
In re Marriage of Hartman, 621 N.E.2d 917 (Ill. App. Ct. 3d Dist. 1993).
750 ILCS 5/602(b): 4 cases
People v. Warren, 671 N.E.2d 700 (Ill. 1996).
In re Marriage of Johnson, 614 N.E.2d 1302 (Ill. App. Ct. 3d Dist. 1993).
In re Marriage of Craig, 762 N.E.2d 1201 (Ill. App. Ct. 4th Dist. 2002).
People v. Warren, No. 79680 (Ill. Sept. 26, 1996).
750 ILCS 5/602(c): 6 cases
In re Parentage of J.W., 2013 IL 114817. “The circuit court of Vermilion County applied the best interests of the child standard set forth in section 602 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (the Marriage Act) (750 ILCS 5/602 (West 2010)), and found that it was not in the minor child’s best interests…”
In re Marriage of Jerome & Martinez, 625 N.E.2d 1195 (Ill. App. Ct. 5th Dist. 1994).
Burris v. Dep't of Child. & Fam. Servs., 2011 IL App (1st) 101364, 951 N.E.2d 1202.
In re Marriage of Mehring, 755 N.E.2d 109 (Ill. App. Ct. 5th Dist. 2001).
Burris v. DCFS., 951 N.E.2d 1202 (Ill. App. Ct. 1st Dist. 2011).
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