Child Law

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The mission of ISBA Child Law Section

  • to inform all lawyers practicing in the areas impacting children including but not limited to juvenile justice and child protection law, adoption, education, guardianship, family law of the current and significant developments in those areas;
  • to review, monitor and propose legislation in all legal areas impacting children;
  • to enhance the professional skills of lawyers who practice in these areas through continuing legal education programs and publications; and
  • to provide a forum for all entities, lawyers and other interested parties to work for the refinement and improvement of laws and systems impacting children.

Recent Related Cases

  • Illinois Appellate Court / Civil

    Neglect  |  1st Dist.
    In re D.B., 2023 IL App (1st) 230059 (September 12, 2023) 2d Div./Cook Co. (COBBS) Affirmed.

  • Illinois Appellate Court / Civil

    Due Process  |  5th Dist.
    In re Emma L., 2023 IL App (5th) 230138 (August 8, 2023) Jackson Co. (VAUGHAN) Orders vacated and remanded.

  • Illinois Appellate Court / Civil

    Abuse and Neglect  |  1st Dist.
    In re Jeh. R., 2023 IL App (1st) 230006 (August 2, 2023) 3d Div./Cook Co. (McBRIDE) Affirmed.

  • Illinois Appellate Court / Civil

    Indian Child Welfare Act  |  4th Dist.
    In re Cal E., 2023 IL App (4th) 220930 (June 16, 2023) Carroll Co. (STEIGMANN) Reversed and remanded.

  • Illinois Appellate Court / Civil

    Adjudication of Wardship  |  1st Dist.
    In re H.C., 2023 IL App (1st) 220881 (June 8, 2023) 4th Div./Cook Co. (LAMPKIN) Reversed and remanded.

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