An Illinois Default Order is a court order issued by a judge in Illinois that grants custody of a minor child to one parent or guardian. It is typically issued when one parent has not responded to an existing custody or visitation order. The Illinois Default Order will grant custody to either the parent or guardian who filed the motion or the other parent or guardian, depending on the circumstances. There are two types of Illinois Default Orders: Temporary Custody Orders and Permanent Custody Orders. Temporary Custody Orders are often used when a parent or guardian is temporarily unavailable, while Permanent Custody Orders are used when a parent or guardian is permanently unable to care for a child.