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750 ILCS 5/607 (2026)

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(750 ILCS 5/607) (from Ch. 40, par. 607)
    Sec. 607. (Repealed).
(Source: P.A. 99-143, eff. 7-27-15. Repealed by P.A. 99-90, eff. 1-1-16.)

    
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Cited in 132 cases (3 in the last 5 years), 1993–2026 · leading case: Lulay v. Lulay, 739 N.E.2d 521 (Ill. 2000).
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Lulay v. Lulay, 739 N.E.2d 521 (Ill. 2000). · cites it 28× “308): "Should section 607 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (750 ILCS 5/607) be interpreted to permit the court to conduct a hearing and determine whether it is in the best interest of a child to visit with grandparents who seek such visitation from their…”
Wickham v. Byrne, 769 N.E.2d 1 (Ill. 2002). · cites it 12× “section (b), a petition for visitation privileges may be filed under this paragraph (1) * * * if one or more of the following circumstances exist: (A) the parents are not currently cohabiting on a permanent or an indefinite basis; (B) one of the parents has been absent from the…”
Flynn v. Henkel, 859 N.E.2d 1063 (Ill. App. Ct. 2d Dist. 2006). · cites it 18× “" 750 ILCS 5/607 (a-5) (West Supp 2005). Alice, called as an adverse witness, testified that, shortly after E.”
In re Marriage of Engelkens, 821 N.E.2d 799 (Ill. App. Ct. 3d Dist. 2004). · cites it 10× “2d 1038 , quoting 750 ILCS 5/607(a) (West 1994). The court refused to" fashion a different standard for nonbiological parents" because (1) the biological parents had waived any argument that a different standard was constitutionally compelled, (2) the court "doubt[ed]" applying…”
In re Marriage of Saheb & Khazal, 880 N.E.2d 537 (Ill. App. Ct. 1st Dist. 2007). · cites it 6× “In the alternative, the father argues that the governing statute in the case at bar is not the visitation statute (750 ILCS 5/607 (West 2006)), but a removal statute (750 ILCS 5/609 (West 2006)).”
People v. Warren, 671 N.E.2d 700 (Ill. 1996). · cites it 4× “See 750 ILCS 5/607 (West 1994) ("[a] parent not granted custody of the child is entitled to reasonable visitation rights” (emphasis added)); see also 750 ILCS 5/602.”
In re Marriage of Sobol, 796 N.E.2d 183 (Ill. App. Ct. 4th Dist. 2003). · cites it 8× “In October 2002, the trial court entered a lengthy docket entry, finding the standards of section 607(c) of the Act (750 ILCS 5/607(c) (West 2000)) applied to the case, determining that remaining in Illinois was in the children's best interests, granting petitioner's petition…”
In re Parentage of J.W., 2013 IL 114817. · cites it 4× “The appellate court reversed, concluding that section 607(a) of the Marriage Act (750 ILCS 5/607(a) (West 2010)) is the relevant standard to be considered, entitling a noncustodial parent to a rebuttable presumption of reasonable visitation unless it can be shown that visitation…”
Langman v. Langman, 757 N.E.2d 505 (Ill. App. Ct. 3d Dist. 2001). · cites it 6× “On appeal, Amy argues: (1) section 607(b)(1) of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (Act) is unconstitutional as applied in this case (750 ILCS 5/607(b)(l) (West 1998)); (2) section 607(b)(1) of the Act is unconstitutional on its face (750 ILCS 5/607(b)(l)…”
Felzak v. Hruby, 855 N.E.2d 202 (Ill. App. Ct. 2d Dist. 2006). · cites it 8× “On April 6, 1994, plaintiff, Deborah's mother, filed a petition for grandparent visitation with the Hruby children pursuant to section 607(b) of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (the Act) (750 ILCS 5/607(b) (West 1992)). In her petition for grandparent…”
Flynn v. Henkel, 880 N.E.2d 166 (Ill. 2007). · cites it 7× “Cindy filed a petition in the circuit court of Lee County for grandparent visitation against Alice in December 2005 under section 607(a — 5) of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (750 ILCS 5/607(a — 5) (West 2006)), commonly called the grandparent visitation…”
West v. West, 689 N.E.2d 1215 (Ill. App. Ct. 5th Dist. 1998). · cites it 7× “On May 15, 1996, Ginger filed a notice of claim of unconstitutionality of the grandparental visitation statute (750 ILCS 5/607(b) (West 1996)). The trial court denied Ginger’s motion to declare the statute unconstitutional.”
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750 ILCS 5/607(a): 48 cases
People v. Warren, 671 N.E.2d 700 (Ill. 1996). “See 750 ILCS 5/607 (West 1994) ("[a] parent not granted custody of the child is entitled to reasonable visitation rights” (emphasis added)); see also 750 ILCS 5/602.”
In re Parentage of J.W., 2013 IL 114817. “The appellate court reversed, concluding that section 607(a) of the Marriage Act (750 ILCS 5/607(a) (West 2010)) is the relevant standard to be considered, entitling a noncustodial parent to a rebuttable presumption of reasonable visitation unless it can be shown that visitation…”
J.S.A. v. M.H., 384 Ill. App. 3d 998 (Ill. App. Ct. 3d Dist. 2008).
In re Marriage of Deem, 766 N.E.2d 661 (Ill. App. Ct. 4th Dist. 2002).
In re Marriage of Engelkens, 821 N.E.2d 799 (Ill. App. Ct. 3d Dist. 2004). “2d 1038 , quoting 750 ILCS 5/607(a) (West 1994). The court refused to" fashion a different standard for nonbiological parents" because (1) the biological parents had waived any argument that a different standard was constitutionally compelled, (2) the court "doubt[ed]" applying…”
750 ILCS 5/607(b): 28 cases
Wickham v. Byrne, 769 N.E.2d 1 (Ill. 2002). “section (b), a petition for visitation privileges may be filed under this paragraph (1) * * * if one or more of the following circumstances exist: (A) the parents are not currently cohabiting on a permanent or an indefinite basis; (B) one of the parents has been absent from the…”
In re Marriage of Engelkens, 821 N.E.2d 799 (Ill. App. Ct. 3d Dist. 2004). “2d 1038 , quoting 750 ILCS 5/607(a) (West 1994). The court refused to" fashion a different standard for nonbiological parents" because (1) the biological parents had waived any argument that a different standard was constitutionally compelled, (2) the court "doubt[ed]" applying…”
Felzak v. Hruby, 855 N.E.2d 202 (Ill. App. Ct. 2d Dist. 2006). “On April 6, 1994, plaintiff, Deborah's mother, filed a petition for grandparent visitation with the Hruby children pursuant to section 607(b) of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (the Act) (750 ILCS 5/607(b) (West 1992)). In her petition for grandparent…”
West v. West, 689 N.E.2d 1215 (Ill. App. Ct. 5th Dist. 1998). “On May 15, 1996, Ginger filed a notice of claim of unconstitutionality of the grandparental visitation statute (750 ILCS 5/607(b) (West 1996)). The trial court denied Ginger’s motion to declare the statute unconstitutional.”
Felzak v. Hruby, 876 N.E.2d 650 (Ill. 2007).
750 ILCS 5/607(b)(1): 24 cases
Lulay v. Lulay, 739 N.E.2d 521 (Ill. 2000). “308): "Should section 607 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (750 ILCS 5/607) be interpreted to permit the court to conduct a hearing and determine whether it is in the best interest of a child to visit with grandparents who seek such visitation from their…”
Wickham v. Byrne, 769 N.E.2d 1 (Ill. 2002). “section (b), a petition for visitation privileges may be filed under this paragraph (1) * * * if one or more of the following circumstances exist: (A) the parents are not currently cohabiting on a permanent or an indefinite basis; (B) one of the parents has been absent from the…”
In re Marriage of Engelkens, 821 N.E.2d 799 (Ill. App. Ct. 3d Dist. 2004). “2d 1038 , quoting 750 ILCS 5/607(a) (West 1994). The court refused to" fashion a different standard for nonbiological parents" because (1) the biological parents had waived any argument that a different standard was constitutionally compelled, (2) the court "doubt[ed]" applying…”
Flynn v. Henkel, 859 N.E.2d 1063 (Ill. App. Ct. 2d Dist. 2006). “" 750 ILCS 5/607 (a-5) (West Supp 2005). Alice, called as an adverse witness, testified that, shortly after E.”
In re Marriage of Mehring, 755 N.E.2d 109 (Ill. App. Ct. 5th Dist. 2001).
750 ILCS 5/607(b)(1)(A): 1 case
West v. West, 689 N.E.2d 1215 (Ill. App. Ct. 5th Dist. 1998). “On May 15, 1996, Ginger filed a notice of claim of unconstitutionality of the grandparental visitation statute (750 ILCS 5/607(b) (West 1996)). The trial court denied Ginger’s motion to declare the statute unconstitutional.”
750 ILCS 5/607(b)(1)(B): 2 cases
Lulay v. Lulay, 739 N.E.2d 521 (Ill. 2000). “308): "Should section 607 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (750 ILCS 5/607) be interpreted to permit the court to conduct a hearing and determine whether it is in the best interest of a child to visit with grandparents who seek such visitation from their…”
Lulay v. Lulay, No. 87874, 87896 cons. Rel (Ill. Oct. 26, 2000).
750 ILCS 5/607(b)(1)(C): 6 cases
Lulay v. Lulay, 739 N.E.2d 521 (Ill. 2000). “308): "Should section 607 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (750 ILCS 5/607) be interpreted to permit the court to conduct a hearing and determine whether it is in the best interest of a child to visit with grandparents who seek such visitation from their…”
Wickham v. Byrne, 769 N.E.2d 1 (Ill. 2002). “section (b), a petition for visitation privileges may be filed under this paragraph (1) * * * if one or more of the following circumstances exist: (A) the parents are not currently cohabiting on a permanent or an indefinite basis; (B) one of the parents has been absent from the…”
West v. West, 689 N.E.2d 1215 (Ill. App. Ct. 5th Dist. 1998). “On May 15, 1996, Ginger filed a notice of claim of unconstitutionality of the grandparental visitation statute (750 ILCS 5/607(b) (West 1996)). The trial court denied Ginger’s motion to declare the statute unconstitutional.”
West v. Gollahon, 707 N.E.2d 735 (Ill. App. Ct. 4th Dist. 1999).
Lulay v. Lulay, No. 87874, 87896 cons. Rel (Ill. Oct. 26, 2000).
750 ILCS 5/607(b)(1)(D): 5 cases
Lulay v. Lulay, 739 N.E.2d 521 (Ill. 2000). “308): "Should section 607 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (750 ILCS 5/607) be interpreted to permit the court to conduct a hearing and determine whether it is in the best interest of a child to visit with grandparents who seek such visitation from their…”
West v. West, 689 N.E.2d 1215 (Ill. App. Ct. 5th Dist. 1998). “On May 15, 1996, Ginger filed a notice of claim of unconstitutionality of the grandparental visitation statute (750 ILCS 5/607(b) (West 1996)). The trial court denied Ginger’s motion to declare the statute unconstitutional.”
In re Marriage of Ross, No. 5-03-0613 Rel (Ill. App. Ct. 5th Dist. Feb. 16, 2005).
In re Marriage of Sullivan, No. 2-03-0080 Rel (Ill. App. Ct. 2d Dist. Aug. 6, 2003).
Lulay v. Lulay, No. 87874, 87896 cons. Rel (Ill. Oct. 26, 2000).
750 ILCS 5/607(b)(3): 2 cases
Wickham v. Byrne, 769 N.E.2d 1 (Ill. 2002). “section (b), a petition for visitation privileges may be filed under this paragraph (1) * * * if one or more of the following circumstances exist: (A) the parents are not currently cohabiting on a permanent or an indefinite basis; (B) one of the parents has been absent from the…”
Wickham v. Byrne, No. 92048, 92135 cons. Rel (Ill. Apr. 18, 2002).
750 ILCS 5/607(b)(l): 12 cases
Lulay v. Lulay, 739 N.E.2d 521 (Ill. 2000). “308): "Should section 607 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (750 ILCS 5/607) be interpreted to permit the court to conduct a hearing and determine whether it is in the best interest of a child to visit with grandparents who seek such visitation from their…”
Wickham v. Byrne, 769 N.E.2d 1 (Ill. 2002). “section (b), a petition for visitation privileges may be filed under this paragraph (1) * * * if one or more of the following circumstances exist: (A) the parents are not currently cohabiting on a permanent or an indefinite basis; (B) one of the parents has been absent from the…”
Langman v. Langman, 757 N.E.2d 505 (Ill. App. Ct. 3d Dist. 2001). “On appeal, Amy argues: (1) section 607(b)(1) of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (Act) is unconstitutional as applied in this case (750 ILCS 5/607(b)(l) (West 1998)); (2) section 607(b)(1) of the Act is unconstitutional on its face (750 ILCS 5/607(b)(l)…”
Flynn v. Henkel, 880 N.E.2d 166 (Ill. 2007). “Cindy filed a petition in the circuit court of Lee County for grandparent visitation against Alice in December 2005 under section 607(a — 5) of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (750 ILCS 5/607(a — 5) (West 2006)), commonly called the grandparent visitation…”
Flynn v. Henkel, 859 N.E.2d 1063 (Ill. App. Ct. 2d Dist. 2006). “" 750 ILCS 5/607 (a-5) (West Supp 2005). Alice, called as an adverse witness, testified that, shortly after E.”
750 ILCS 5/607(b)(l)(B): 1 case
Lulay v. Lulay, 739 N.E.2d 521 (Ill. 2000). “308): "Should section 607 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (750 ILCS 5/607) be interpreted to permit the court to conduct a hearing and determine whether it is in the best interest of a child to visit with grandparents who seek such visitation from their…”
750 ILCS 5/607(b)(l)(C): 2 cases
Lulay v. Lulay, 739 N.E.2d 521 (Ill. 2000). “308): "Should section 607 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (750 ILCS 5/607) be interpreted to permit the court to conduct a hearing and determine whether it is in the best interest of a child to visit with grandparents who seek such visitation from their…”
Wickham v. Byrne, 769 N.E.2d 1 (Ill. 2002). “section (b), a petition for visitation privileges may be filed under this paragraph (1) * * * if one or more of the following circumstances exist: (A) the parents are not currently cohabiting on a permanent or an indefinite basis; (B) one of the parents has been absent from the…”
750 ILCS 5/607(b)(l)(D): 3 cases
Lulay v. Lulay, 739 N.E.2d 521 (Ill. 2000). “308): "Should section 607 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (750 ILCS 5/607) be interpreted to permit the court to conduct a hearing and determine whether it is in the best interest of a child to visit with grandparents who seek such visitation from their…”
In re Marriage of Sullivan, 795 N.E.2d 392 (Ill. App. Ct. 2d Dist. 2003).
In re Marriage of Ross, 824 N.E.2d 1108 (Ill. App. Ct. 5th Dist. 2005).
750 ILCS 5/607(c): 41 cases
In re Marriage of Sobol, 796 N.E.2d 183 (Ill. App. Ct. 4th Dist. 2003). “In October 2002, the trial court entered a lengthy docket entry, finding the standards of section 607(c) of the Act (750 ILCS 5/607(c) (West 2000)) applied to the case, determining that remaining in Illinois was in the children's best interests, granting petitioner's petition…”
In re Marriage of Saheb & Khazal, 880 N.E.2d 537 (Ill. App. Ct. 1st Dist. 2007). “In the alternative, the father argues that the governing statute in the case at bar is not the visitation statute (750 ILCS 5/607 (West 2006)), but a removal statute (750 ILCS 5/609 (West 2006)).”
In re Marriage of Wycoff, 639 N.E.2d 897 (Ill. App. Ct. 4th Dist. 1994).
In re Marriage of Mouschovias, 831 N.E.2d 1222 (Ill. App. Ct. 4th Dist. 2005).
In re Marriage of Minix, 801 N.E.2d 1201 (Ill. App. Ct. 4th Dist. 2003).
750 ILCS 5/607(e): 3 cases
In re Marriage of Donald B., 2014 IL 115463, 10 N.E.3d 823.
In re Marriage of Sullivan, 795 N.E.2d 392 (Ill. App. Ct. 2d Dist. 2003).
In re Marriage of Donald B., 2014 IL 115463, 10 N.E.3d 823.
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