Full question:
Is there any IL law or statute that states anything about a non-custodial parent, being required to at least leave a location and/or contact telephone number, in case of an emergency, with the custodial parent that has sole custody of the child, when taking the child on a temporary visit out of state? If so, what is the IL CS # or where can I find the law in writing?
- Category: Divorce
- Subcategory: Visitation
- Date:
- State: Illinois
Answer:
According to Illinois law (750 ILCS 5/609), when a minor child is temporarily removed from Illinois, the parent responsible for the removal must inform the other parent or their attorney of the address and telephone number where the child can be reached during this time. Additionally, the parent must provide the date the child will return to Illinois. This requirement helps ensure that the custodial parent can contact the non-custodial parent in case of an emergency.
The court may also require the parent removing the child to provide reasonable security to guarantee the child's return.
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