Welcome! On this page you'll find the following information for Cook County, Illinois:
- Where to file for child custody in Cook County
- How to find or contact the Cook County Family Court
- Whether the court offers childcare for days you must visit the court building
- Where to find Cook County child custody forms and court fees
- How to learn more and find a lawyer
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
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 CourthouseCircuit Court of Cook CountyDomestic Relations Division
50 West Washington Street
Richard J. Daley Center
Chicago, IL 60602Serving: City of ChicagoSecond Municipal District Courthouse5600 Old Orchard Road, Room 136
Skokie, IL 60077Serving: Deerfield, Des Plaines, Evanston, Glencoe, Glenview, Golf, Kenilworth, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Niles, Northbrook, Northfield, Park Ridge, Skokie, Wilmette, and Winnetka.Third Municipal District Courthouse2121 Euclid Avenue, Room 121
Rolling Meadows, Illinois 60008TServing: 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 Courthouse1500 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 WestchesterFifth Municipal District Courthouse10220 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 WorthSixth Municipal District Courthouse16501 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.
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
Family Court Fee
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.
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
Illinois Resources for Making a Parenting Plan
Cook County Free or Low Cost Legal Help
Cook County Child Custody Lawyers
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