Parenting Plan - (Divorce with Children) - In the State of Illinois, Circuit Court

Sep 16, 2026

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Parenting Plan form for divorce cases with children in the State of Illinois, Circuit Court. Includes selections for petitioner, respondent, agreed, or court parenting plan types, plus petitioner and respondent identification details. Provides instructions for protected contact information, a move-notice requirement (at least 60 days), and a section to list minor children. Defines parents’ rights and responsibilities, significant decision-making authority, parenting time schedules by week, and holiday parenting time priorities.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLetters

FormatPDF

Pages10

Reading Time4 min

AccessFree to download

Petitioner and Respondent Information

Parenting Plan Options

Case Parties

Notice of Move

Parenting Plan for Children

Minor Children List

Rights & Responsibilities

Significant Decision Making

Education, Health, Religion, Extracurricular

Parenting Time Schedule

Weekly Schedule

Holiday Parenting Time Schedule

| PARENTING PLAN
(DIVORCE WITH CHILDREN)
IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT
Check the appropriate box
􀁆 Petitioner’s Suggested Parenting Plan
􀁆 Respondent’s Suggested Parenting Plan
􀁆 Agreed Parenting Plan
􀁆 Court’s Parenting Plan | | --- | | COUNTY:
County Where You Are Filing the Case | | PETITIONER: Who started the case. First, Middle, and Last Name | | RESPONDENT: Who the case was filed against. First, Middle, and Last Name | Case Number Do not complete 1B if Petitioner’s contact information is protected because of domestic violence or abuse. Do not complete 2B if Respondent’s information is protected because of domestic violence or abuse. 1. PETITIONER ___________ ___________ The person who is starting the case by making a formal request to the judge. If any of this information changes, you must notify the Respondent. A. Petitioner’s name is: First, Middle, and Last Name B. Petitioner’s current address is: Street, Apt. \#, City, State, Zip Code C. Petitioner’s phone number is: D. Petitioner’s email is: E. Petitioner is employed: 􀁆 Yes 􀁆 No Petitioner is employed by: . Employer’s name Employer’s address: Street, Apt. \#, City, State, Zip Code Employer’s phone number is: 2. RESPONDENT ___________ ___________ The person who the Petition is filed against. If any of this information changes, you must notify the Petitioner. A. Respondent’s name is: First, Middle, and Last Name B. Respondent’s current address is: Street, Apt. \#, City, State, Zip Code C. Respondent’s phone number is: D. Respondent’s email is: E. Respondent is employed: 􀁆 Yes 􀁆 No Respondent is employed by: . Employer’s name Employer’s address: Street, Apt. \#, City, State, Zip Code Employer’s phone number is: 3. MUST PROVIDE NOTICE OF MOVE Both parents must provide each other notice if they plan to move, regardless of distance. If a parent plans to move, they must give the other parent at least 60 days’ notice, or notice as soon as possible of (1) the intended move date; and (2) the new address unless the address is protected because of domestic violence or abuse. ___________ ___________ 4. PARENTING PLAN FOR THESE CHILDREN Only list minor children born to or adopted by the parents. Name of child \#1: Age First, Middle, and Last Name Name of child \#2: Age First, Middle, and Last Name Name of child \#3: Age First, Middle, and Last Name 􀁆 I have more than 3 children and have listed other children on the attached Additional Children form. 5. RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PARENTS This is what each parent will do when the children are with them. A. Make day-to-day decisions for the children when they have them, such as routine discipline, minor medical treatment, curfew, chores, and hygiene. B. Give the other parent the name, address, and telephone number of any health care provider for the children. C. Have access to the children’s school records, childcare information, extracurricular activity schedules, and medical, dental, and mental health records unless access is denied by the judge. D. Notify the other parent as soon as possible of emergencies, health care, travel plans, or other significant child-related issues. ___________ ___________ 6. SIGNIFICANT DECISION MAKING Check only one option for each category. A. Education decisions (includes choice of schools and tutors) will be made by: 􀁆 Both Parents 􀁆 Petitioner Only 􀁆 Respondent Only B. Health decisions (includes medical, dental, and psychological decisions) will be made by: 􀁆 Both Parents 􀁆 Petitioner Only 􀁆 Respondent Only C. Religious decisions will be made by: 􀁆 Both Parents 􀁆 Petitioner Only 􀁆 Respondent Only D. Extracurricular or recreational activities decisions will be made by: 􀁆 Both Parents 􀁆 Petitioner Only 􀁆 Respondent Only 7. PARENTING TIME SCHEDULE Use the following chart to make a schedule showing

FAQs

What parenting plan options can be selected on this form?

The form provides checkboxes for Petitioner’s Suggested Parenting Plan, Respondent’s Suggested Parenting Plan, Agreed Parenting Plan, or Court’s Parenting Plan.

When must parents provide notice of a planned move?

Both parents must provide notice if they plan to move. A parent must give at least 60 days’ notice (or notice as soon as possible) including the intended move date and the new address, unless the address is protected due to domestic violence or abuse.

How is decision-making authority for major categories determined?

For education, health, religion, and extracurricular/recreational activities, the form requires checking exactly one option per category: both parents, petitioner only, or respondent only.

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