Whose Interest Is It, Anyway? A Case Note on In re J.C.By Hon. Robert J. AndersonChild Law, January 2020A summary of In re J.C., which looks at whether a parent can call a child as a witness in a hearing on a petition to terminate parental rights.
An Overview of the Illinois’ Gestational Surrogacy ActBy Jared GuiffreChild Law, August 2019Illinois is one of the few states in the country that have a Surrogacy Act, under which intended parents and surrogates enter into an agreement that results in intended parents being the child’s legal parents without an adoption needing to be filed and approved.
Raising ‘free-range children’: The role of substitute careBy Leah DouglasChild Law, April 2019This article uses "free-range parenting" as a backdrop for a critique on how families get tangled in a system often unresponsive to the needs of children despite its mission of protecting them.
Mind your Ps and Qs: Some tips for interviewing kidsBy Michael W. RaridonChild Law, September 2016The author, a GAL with more than 27 years' experience, shares his ideas for how to serve the best interests of the children.
The Indian Child Welfare Act: No clear Illinois guidanceBy Lisa Giese & Lindsay Michelle JurgensenRacial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, May 2016It is crucial for Native American families, attorneys, and courts to understand the nuances of ICWA and its applicability in order to navigate child custody proceedings involving children of Native American descent.
The Indian Child Welfare Act: No clear Illinois guidanceBy Lisa Giese & Lindsay Michelle JurgensenChild Law, March 2016It is crucial for Native American families, attorneys, and courts to understand the nuances of ICWA and its applicability in order to navigate child custody proceedings involving children of Native American descent.
Time to protect children during interrogationBy Elizabeth E. ClarkeChild Law, March 2016In this year, the 50th anniversary of Miranda, it’s time to acknowledge that children are incapable of “exercising their Miranda right” so the right to counsel must be automatic.
Movement to raise the age of juvenile court to 21By Elizabeth E. ClarkeChild Law, December 2015A new report, introduced by U.S. Assistant Attorney General Karol Mason, the report, Community-Based Responses to Justice Involved Young Adults, recommends raising the age of juvenile court to 21.
When can parents leave their children alone?By Diane L. Redleaf & Angela PetersChild Law, December 2015The current law and policy on the question of what constitutes “inadequate supervision” is, quite frankly, a mess. In Illinois, there are at least four different legal standards at play in Illinois’ intersecting criminal, juvenile court and governing child welfare reporting and investigations law.
When can parents leave their children alone?By Diane L. Redleaf & Angela PetersFamily Law, November 2015The current law and policy on the question of what constitutes “inadequate supervision” is, quite frankly, a mess. In Illinois, there are at least four different legal standards at play in Illinois’ intersecting criminal, juvenile court and governing child welfare reporting and investigations law.
CASA—Volunteers and trainingChild Law, September 2015As CASA in Illinois continues to grow to meet the needs of abused and neglected children, more volunteers as well as more professionals willing to share their talents to train volunteers are needed. To learn more about CASA in Illinois, please visit www.illinoiscasa.org.
Assessing children’s forensic interview statementsBy Amy RussellChild Law, March 2013A discussion of several elements that might assist in assessing the internal reliability of a child’s interview statements.
Casenote: In re A.P. and J.P. , 2012 IL 113875By Kimberly L. DahlenChild Law, March 2013The Illinois Supreme Court unanimously affirmed the appellate court’s decision to reverse the circuit court's finding.
Navigating Juvenile CourtBy Bridget L. SchottChild Law, March 2013An overview of juvenile law, for those attorneys who may be unfamiliar.
