Illinois Notice of Appeal (Matters Affecting Best Interest of Child) is a legal document used to appeal a decision made in family court, especially in regard to custody and visitation. This notice of appeal informs the court that an appeal has been filed by the appellant and provides the court with the necessary information for the appeal. The document is used in Illinois and must be filed with the court within 30 days of the decision being made. There are two types of Illinois Notice of Appeal (Matters Affecting Best Interest of Child): Notice of Appeal of an Order or Judgment, and Notice of Appeal of a Pre-screen Ruling. Both documents must include the appellant's name, the case number, the date of the decision being appealed and the date the notice is being filed. The Notice of Appeal of an Order or Judgment must also include the name of the court, the order or judgment being appealed and the relief requested. The Notice of Appeal of a Pre-screen Ruling must include the name of the court, the pre-decree ruling being appealed and the relief requested.