Cook County, Illinois Family Court
 

Mc Cook, Illinois 60525

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Where To File for Child Custody in Cook County, Illinois

In Cook County, child custody is handled by the Circuit Court of Cook County, Domestic Relations Division

NAME OF COURT

Circuit Court of Cook County, Domestic Relations Division

COURT WEBSITE ADDRESS

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COURT PHONE NUMBER

District 1 (Chicago): 312-603-6300

District 2 (Skokie): 847-470-7250

District 3 (Rolling Meadows): 847-818-3000

District 4 (Maywood): 708-865-8040

District 5 (Bridgeview): 708-974-6500

District 6 (Markham): 708-232-4551


COURTHOUSE ADDRESS

The Circuit Court of Cook County handles child custody cases -- which the court calls "allocation of parental responsibilities" -- in seven courthouses. Look below to find the courthouse that serves your community.

 
First Municipal District Courthouse
Circuit Court of Cook County
Domestic Relations Division
50 West Washington Street
Richard J. Daley Center
Chicago, IL 60602
 
Serving: City of Chicago
 
Second Municipal District Courthouse
5600 Old Orchard Road, Room 136
Skokie, IL 60077
 
Serving: Deerfield, Des Plaines, Evanston, Glencoe, Glenview, Golf, Kenilworth, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Niles, Northbrook, Northfield, Park Ridge, Skokie, Wilmette, and Winnetka.
 
Third Municipal District Courthouse
2121 Euclid Avenue, Room 121
Rolling Meadows, Illinois 60008T
 
Serving: Arlington Heights, Barrington, Barrington Hills, Bartlett, Bensenville, Buffalo Grove, Elgin, Elk Grove Village, Hanover Park, Harper College, Harwood Heights, Hoffman Estates, Inverness, Kildeer, Mount Prospect, Norridge, Palatine, Prospect Heights, Rolling Meadows, Roselle, Rosemont, Schaumburg, Schiller Park, South Barrington, Streamwood, and Wheeling.
 
Fourth Municipal District Courthouse
1500 Maybrook Avenue, Room 236
Maywood, Illinois 60153              

Serving: Bellwood, Berkeley, Berwyn, Broadview, Brookfield, Cicero, Burlington/Santa Fe Railroad, Cook County Sheriff, Elgin/Joliet, Elmwood Park, Forest Park, Forest Preserve, Franklin Park, Hillside, LaGrange Park, Maywood, Melrose Park, Northlake, North Riverside, Oak Park, River Forest, River Grove, River Forest, Riverside, Stone Park, and Westchester 
 
Fifth Municipal District Courthouse
10220 South 76th Avenue, Room 121
Bridgeview, Illinois 60455

Serving: Alsip, Bedford Park, Bridgeview, Burbank, Burr Ridge, Chicago Ridge, Countryside, Crestwood, Evergreen Park, Forest View, Hickory Hills, Hinsdale, Hodgkins, Hometown, Indian Head Park, Justice, LaGrange, Lemont, Lyons, Merrionette Park, McCook, Oak Lawn, Orland Hills, Orland Park, Palos Heights, Palos Hills, Palos Park, Stickney, Summit, Tinley Park, Western Springs, West Haven, Willow Springs, and Worth
 
Sixth Municipal District Courthouse
16501 South Kedzie Parkway, Room 119
Markham, Illinois 60428

Serving: Blue Island, Burnham, Calumet City, Calumet Park, Chicago Heights, Country Club Hills, Crete, Dixmoor, Dolton, East Hazel Crest, Flossmoor, Ford Heights, Glenwood, Harvey, Hazel Crest, Homewood, Lansing, Lynwood, Markham, Matteson, Midlothian, Oak Forest, Olympia Fields, Park Forest, Phoenix, Posen, Richton Park, Riverdale, Robbins, Sauk Village, South-Chicago Heights, South Holland, Steger, Thornton.

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COURTHOUSE HOURS

The courts are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. excluding court holidays.

COURTHOUSE CHILDCARE

https://www.cookcountycourt.org/HOME/Child-Care-in-the-Courthouse


Cook County Child Custody Forms & Fees

Illinois Child Custody Forms Used in Cook County

https://www.illinoiscourts.gov

Cook County Child Custody Forms

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Family Court Fee

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At the time of this update, Cook County doesn't have a current fee schedule posted online. We've included the fee schedule for Lake County, above. (The circuit court fees are identical throughout the state.) If you can't afford family court filing fees, you may apply for a fee waiver.


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Get Help With Illinois Child Custody

Before you file legal papers, take some time to familiarize yourself with the resouces offered by your local court. Most courts now offer at least some materials and forms to help you understand and manage your child custody case. Even if you plan to work with a lawyer, it's smart to do some research before you turn things over. When you're ready to find a lawyer, the resources below can help you locate a child custody attorney near you.

Cook County Family Court Self-Help Materials

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Illinois Resources for Making a Parenting Plan

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Cook County Free or Low Cost Legal Help

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Cook County Child Custody Lawyers


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