Where is a child custody proceeding brought?
Within Illinois, the case is brought in the county in which the child is permanently resident or found. A person other than a parent may file a petition for custody of a child only if the child is not in the physical custody of one of his or her parents. Notice of any child custody proceeding, original or modification, to the child’s parents, guardian and custodian is required. The court, upon showing of good cause, may permit intervention of other interested parties.
