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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.
Related Articles
Current Newsletter — June 2024
- Family Law Meets Immigration Law
- Guardianships vs. Adoptions of Minors in Illinois
- So Guardians ad Litem Can Now File Pleadings ‘Relating to Procedural Matters’ – But Should or Will They?
- Parenting and Alcohol Addiction
- Parenting Coordinators and Rule 909
- Restrictions on Parenting Time: How the Court Protects Children from Serious Endangerment
- How DCFS Appeals Can Give Law Students Valuable Litigation Experience
Recent Related Cases
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Illinois Appellate Court / Civil
In re J.W., 2024 IL App (1st) 231918 (June 28, 2024) 6th Div./Cook Co. (ODEN JOHNSON) Affirmed. -
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil
In re Marriage of Gualandi, 2024 IL App (5th) 240238 (June 28, 2024) Williamson Co. (CATES) Vacated and remanded. -
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil
In re A.U., 2024 IL App (1st) 231727 (June 3, 2024) 1st Div./Cook Co. (PUCINSKI) Affirmed. -
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil
In re Jaz R., 2024 IL App (1st) 231947 (May 16, 2024) 4th Div./Cook Co. (ROCHFORD) Affirmed. -
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
Baz v. Patterson, No. 23-3407 (April 30, 2024) (WOOD) Affirmed.
Video
Watch the ISBA & CCBA GAL Diversity Program (recorded March 26, 2021)
Public Resources
- A guide to the Juvenile Delinquency Court in Illinois for Juveniles and Their Parents
- Una Guía sobre la Corte de Menores en Illinois para los Menores y sus Padres
- Request printed copies of these guides
Tools and Resources
- Child Law discussion group is available to section members via the Child Law community in ISBA Central
- The Child Law Section directory is available to all ISBA members
- Illinois Juvenile Court Act
- Useful links
- Resources for Attorneys and Judges in Juvenile Court
- Additional Juvenile Justice Resources available at jjustice.org