Illinois Appellate Court
Civil Court
Child Custody
In post-decree custody dispute, husband voluntarily dismissed without prejudice his petition to modify custody. Court properly ordered husband to pay fees of Section 604(b) court-appointed custody evaluator (psychologist), as a taxable cost upon voluntary dismissal. The function of a Section 604(b) professional is to advise trial court, not to assist a party in preparing for trial. (HUTCHINSON, concurring; ZENOFF, dissenting.)