Lake County, Illinois Family Court

Where To File for Child Custody in Lake County, Illinois

In Lake County, child custody is handled by the Lake County Judicial Circuit Court

NAME OF COURT

Lake County Judicial Circuit Court

COURT WEBSITE ADDRESS

COURT PHONE NUMBER

COURTHOUSE ADDRESS

Lake County Judicial Circuit Court

COURTHOUSE HOURS

Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. excluding court holidays.

COURTHOUSE CHILDCARE

Lake County Child Custody Forms & Fees

Illinois Child Custody Forms Used in Lake County

Lake County Child Custody Forms

Family Court Fee

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If you can't afford Lake County 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.