In re L.B.

Respondent appealed from the judgment of the circuit court terminating his parental rights to his minor daughter and allowing the petitioners to adopt her, arguing that the trial court erred when it found he was an unfit parent. The appellate court affirmed, finding that the trial court did not err in its finding that respondent was unfit because he failed to show a reasonable concern, interest, and responsibility for his daughter. The appellate court also rejected defendant’s argument that the trial court ruling was against public policy because it allegedly awarded petitioner for moving the litigation from Florida to Illinois. (McLAREN and KENNEDY, concurring)