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750 ILCS 5/605 (2026)

(Repealed)

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(750 ILCS 5/605) (from Ch. 40, par. 605)
    Sec. 605. (Repealed).
(Source: P.A. 86-659. Repealed by P.A. 99-90, eff. 1-1-16.)

    
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 14 cases, 1993–2013 · leading case: Johnston v. Weil, 946 N.E.2d 329 (Ill. 2011).
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Johnston v. Weil, 946 N.E.2d 329 (Ill. 2011). · cites it 8× “Also: "The investigator may consult with and obtain information from medical, psychiatric or other expert persons who have served the child in the past, without obtaining the consent of the parent or the child's custodian.”
Cooney v. Rossiter, 2012 IL 113227 (Ill. 2013). · cites it 2× “The trial court appointed defendant, Lyle Rossiter, a general and forensic psychiatrist, as the evaluator, pursuant to section 605 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (Act) (750 ILCS 5/605 (West 2002)). ¶4 Rossiter opined that the children should be removed…”
In Re Marriage of Wycoff, 639 N.E.2d 897 (Ill. App. Ct. 1994). · cites it 2× “To avoid restricting Kevin's visitation in this case, the trial court ended up changing primary physical custody from Judith, an example of the tail wagging the dog.”
In re Marriage of Lonvick, 2013 IL App (2d) 120865 (Ill. App. Ct. 2013). · cites it 2× “” 750 ILCS 5/605(a) (West 2010). The trial court “may examine and consider the investigator’s report in determining custody.”
Heldebrandt v. Heldebrandt, 623 N.E.2d 780 (Ill. App. Ct. 1993). · cites it 3× “(750 ILCS 5/605 (West 1992).) Section 605 of the Act sets forth the guidelines for these investigations and reports as follows: “(a) In contested custody proceedings, and in other custody proceedings if a parent or the child’s custodian so requests, the court may order an…”
In Re Marriage of Divelbiss, 719 N.E.2d 375 (Ill. App. Ct. 1999). · cites it 2× “Section 605 of the Act (750 ILCS 5/605 (West 1996)) provides the authority to order such investigations.”
In Re Marriage of Stopher, 767 N.E.2d 925 (Ill. App. Ct. 2002). “2d at 1106 (“[a] recommendation concerning the custody of a child is only that, a recommendation”); 750 ILCS 5/605(c) (West 2000) (“[t]he court may examine and consider the investigator’s report in determining custody” (emphasis added)).”
Wilson v. Jackson, 728 N.E.2d 832 (Ill. App. Ct. 2000). “) 750 ILCS 5/605(a) (West 1998). Of course, proceedings under the Domestic Violence Act for protective orders are not, strictly speaking, “contested custody proceedings.”
In Re Marriage of Kocher, 668 N.E.2d 651 (Ill. App. Ct. 1996). “750 ILCS 5/605 (West 1994). In Heldebrandt v.”
Cooney v. Rossiter, 2012 IL App (1st) 102129 (Ill. App. Ct. 2012). “The trial court appointed Rossiter, a general and forensic psychiatrist, as the evaluator, pursuant to section 605 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (Act) (750 ILCS 5/605 (West 2002)). 1 Justice Joseph Gordon participated in this case.”
Johnston v. Weil (Ill. 2011). · cites it 4× “” 750 ILCS 5/605(a) (West 2006). In preparing the section 605 report, the investigator may consult any person who may have information about the child and the child’s custodial arrangements.”
In re Marriage of Divelbiss (Ill. App. Ct. 1999). · cites it 2× “Section 605 of the Act (750 ILCS 5/605 (West 1996)) provides the authority to order such investigations.”
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— 750 ILCS 5/605(a) — 5 cases
Johnston v. Weil, 946 N.E.2d 329 (Ill. 2011). “Also: "The investigator may consult with and obtain information from medical, psychiatric or other expert persons who have served the child in the past, without obtaining the consent of the parent or the child's custodian.”
In re Marriage of Lonvick, 2013 IL App (2d) 120865 (Ill. App. Ct. 2013). “” 750 ILCS 5/605(a) (West 2010). The trial court “may examine and consider the investigator’s report in determining custody.”
Wilson v. Jackson, 728 N.E.2d 832 (Ill. App. Ct. 2000). “) 750 ILCS 5/605(a) (West 1998). Of course, proceedings under the Domestic Violence Act for protective orders are not, strictly speaking, “contested custody proceedings.”
Johnston v. Weil (Ill. 2011). “” 750 ILCS 5/605(a) (West 2006). In preparing the section 605 report, the investigator may consult any person who may have information about the child and the child’s custodial arrangements.”
Wilson v. Jackson (Ill. App. Ct. 2000).
— 750 ILCS 5/605(b) — 3 cases
In Re Marriage of Wycoff, 639 N.E.2d 897 (Ill. App. Ct. 1994). “To avoid restricting Kevin's visitation in this case, the trial court ended up changing primary physical custody from Judith, an example of the tail wagging the dog.”
Johnston v. Weil, 946 N.E.2d 329 (Ill. 2011). “Also: "The investigator may consult with and obtain information from medical, psychiatric or other expert persons who have served the child in the past, without obtaining the consent of the parent or the child's custodian.”
Johnston v. Weil (Ill. 2011). “” 750 ILCS 5/605(a) (West 2006). In preparing the section 605 report, the investigator may consult any person who may have information about the child and the child’s custodial arrangements.”
— 750 ILCS 5/605(c) — 6 cases
Johnston v. Weil, 946 N.E.2d 329 (Ill. 2011). “Also: "The investigator may consult with and obtain information from medical, psychiatric or other expert persons who have served the child in the past, without obtaining the consent of the parent or the child's custodian.”
In re Marriage of Lonvick, 2013 IL App (2d) 120865 (Ill. App. Ct. 2013). “” 750 ILCS 5/605(a) (West 2010). The trial court “may examine and consider the investigator’s report in determining custody.”
In Re Marriage of Stopher, 767 N.E.2d 925 (Ill. App. Ct. 2002). “2d at 1106 (“[a] recommendation concerning the custody of a child is only that, a recommendation”); 750 ILCS 5/605(c) (West 2000) (“[t]he court may examine and consider the investigator’s report in determining custody” (emphasis added)).”
Heldebrandt v. Heldebrandt, 623 N.E.2d 780 (Ill. App. Ct. 1993). “(750 ILCS 5/605 (West 1992).) Section 605 of the Act sets forth the guidelines for these investigations and reports as follows: “(a) In contested custody proceedings, and in other custody proceedings if a parent or the child’s custodian so requests, the court may order an…”
Johnston v. Weil (Ill. 2011). “” 750 ILCS 5/605(a) (West 2006). In preparing the section 605 report, the investigator may consult any person who may have information about the child and the child’s custodial arrangements.”
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