Does Court Determine Child Custody Based Solely on Financial Conditions of Parents ?

In In re Marriage of Collingbourne, 204 Ill. 2d 498, 527, 791 N.E.2d 532, 548, 274 Ill. Dec. 440 (2003), the Illinois Supreme Court recognized that because there is a "nexus between the quality of life of the custodial parent and the quality of life of the child," the court must consider the indirect benefits of the move. However, the paramount issue remains the best interests of the child. Collingbourne, 204 Ill. 2d at 529, 791 N.E.2d at 549. Any benefit to the quality of life of the custodial parent does not automatically equate to an improvement in the quality of life of the child and will not always be sufficient to warrant removal. Collingbourne, 204 Ill. 2d at 528-29, 791 N.E.2d at 548-49. Further, the court should not limit its examination solely to the financial enhancement to the custodial parent but must also consider noneconomic factors that would contribute or detract from the well-being of the custodial parent and the child. Collingbourne, 204 Ill. 2d at 528, 791 N.E.2d at 548-49.