Sufficient Contact Was Apparent Where both minor child and petitioner had a significant connection with Illinois where the child was born in Illinois in March, 1974 and resided here until April, 1978 when he was removed to Florida without leave...
Seeking Custody When seeking custody of a child under the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, 750 ILCS 5/102 et seq. or the Probate Act, a non-parent must meet a threshold...
___Held Improper Illinois court was without jurisdiction to entertain plaintiff’s complaint to modify the child custody provisions of a divorce decree where the child’s home...
When seeking custody of a child under the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, 750 ILCS 5/102 et seq. or the Probate Act, a non-parent must meet a threshold standing requirement; to...
In child-custody disputes it is an accepted presumption that the right or interest of a natural parent in the care, custody and control of a child is superior to the claim of a third person; but the...