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Illinois Supreme Court Rules — Family Law – 2026

Article IX of the Illinois Supreme Court Rules, covering allocation of parental responsibilities, relocation proceedings, and child custody matters.

Browse all 17 rules of the 2026 edition below. Each rule includes the full text, a plain-English summary, committee notes, amendment history, and cross-references to related rules. Use the search box to find rules by keyword or number.

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Article IX: Allocation of Parental Responsibilities | PART A. RULES OF GENERAL APPLICATION TO CHILD CUSTODY OR ALLOCATION OF Article IX: Allocation of Parental Responsibilities | PART B. ALLOCATION OF PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES PROCEEDINGS UNDER THE ILLINOIS Article IX: Allocation of Parental Responsibilities | PART C. CHILD CUSTODY PROCEEDINGS UNDER ARTICLES II, III AND IV OF THE

Article IX: Allocation of Parental Responsibilities | PART A. RULES OF GENERAL APPLICATION TO CHILD CUSTODY OR ALLOCATION OF

Rule 900 Purpose and Scope Rule 901 General Rules Rule 902 Pleadings Rule 903 Assignment and Coordination of Cases Rule 904 Case Management Conferences Rule 905 Mediation Rule 906 Attorney Qualifications and Education in Child Custody, Allocation of Parental Responsibilities, Visitation, and Parenting Time Matters Rule 907 Minimum Duties and Responsibilities of Attorneys for Minor Children Rule 908 Judicial Training on Child Custody and Allocation of Parental Responsibilities Issues

Article IX: Allocation of Parental Responsibilities | PART B. ALLOCATION OF PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES PROCEEDINGS UNDER THE ILLINOIS

Rule 909 Parenting Coordinators Rule 921 General Provisions Rule 922 Time Limitations Rule 923 Case Management Conferences

Article IX: Allocation of Parental Responsibilities | PART C. CHILD CUSTODY PROCEEDINGS UNDER ARTICLES II, III AND IV OF THE

Rule 924 Parenting Education Requirement Rule 941 General Provisions Rule 942 Court Family Conferences Rule 943 Use of Restraints on a Minor in Delinquency Proceedings Arising Under the Juvenile Court Act

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the Illinois Supreme Court Family Law Rules cover?
These 17 rules, found in Article IX of the Illinois Supreme Court Rules (Ill. S.Ct. R.), govern court procedures for family law cases involving children, including the allocation of parental responsibilities, child custody matters, and relocation proceedings. They apply when a party in Illinois seeks a court order about where a child lives or how parenting decisions are made.
How do these rules relate to other Illinois court rules?
The Family Law rules in Article IX sit within the broader Illinois Supreme Court Rules, which cover many areas of practice from civil procedure to appeals. While general civil procedure rules may also apply to family law cases, Article IX contains rules specific to child-related proceedings, so lawyers and parties in custody or relocation cases should check both this rule set and any applicable general rules.
Where in these rules can I find information about a parent wanting to move with a child?
Relocation proceedings are addressed within this Article IX rule set, so looking through the rules here is a good starting point if you are researching the procedural requirements for a parent who wants to relocate with a child. The Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act also governs relocation substantively, so the court rules and the statute work together when handling these cases.