Dec 2025
In re Marriage of Spencer
1) Case citation and parties - In re Marriage of Spencer, 2025 IL App (4th) 250712-U (Dec. 12, 2025) (Rule 23 order; non‑precedential). - Petitioner‑Appellant: Aaron Justice Spen...
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Sangamon, Champaign, Macon, Vermilion, Coles
Recent Fourth District Appellate Court Decisions
Dec 2025
In re Marriage of Scott
- Case citation and parties In re Marriage of Scott, 2025 IL App (4th) 250776-U (Ill. App. Ct., 4th Dist. Dec. 9, 2025) (Rule 23 non‑precedential). Petitioner-Appellee: Stuart ...
Nov 2025
In re Adoption of H.A.
1. Case citation and parties - In re Adoption of H.A., 2025 IL App (4th) 250345-U (Ill. App. Ct. 4th Dist. Nov. 21, 2025) (Sup. Ct. R. 23 order — not precedent except in limited ...
Nov 2025
In re Marriage of Hainds
# In re Marriage of Hainds, 2025 IL App (4th) 250454‑U 1) Case citation and parties - In re Marriage of Hainds, No. 4‑25‑0454, 2025 IL App (4th) 250454‑U (Ill. App. Ct. 4th Dist...
Nov 2025
In re Marriage of Bean-Oyler
1. Case citation and parties - In re Marriage of Bean-Oyler, No. 4-25-0319, 2025 IL App (4th) 250319-U (Ill. App. Ct. 4th Dist. Nov. 6, 2025). - Petitioner-Appellant: Heather M...
Oct 2025
In re Adoption of D.G.
- Case citation and parties In re Adoption of D.G., 2025 IL App (4th) 250392‑U (Ill. App. Ct., 4th Dist. Oct. 28, 2025) (Rule 23 order; not precedent). Petitioners/Appellees: C...
Sep 2025
In re Adoption of G.T.
- Case citation and parties In re Adoption of G.T., 2025 IL App (4th) 250232-U. Petitioner‑Appellant: Wesley E. (putative father). Respondent‑Appellee: Madalyn T. (mother); ado...
Aug 2025
In re Marriage of Stallworth
1. Case citation and parties - In re Marriage of Stallworth, 2025 IL App (4th) 250210-U (Ill. App. Ct., 4th Dist. Aug. 29, 2025) (Steigmann, J.; DeArmond & Vancil, JJ., concurrin...
Aug 2025
In re Marriage of Schonert
- Case citation and parties In re Marriage of Schonert, 2025 IL App (4th) 241115-U (Ill. App. Ct., 4th Dist. Aug. 20, 2025) (Sup. Ct. R. 23 non‑precedential). Petitioner-Appell...
Jul 2025
In re Marriage of Taylor C.
# In re Marriage of Taylor C., 2025 IL App (4th) 250061‑U 1) Case citation and parties - In re Marriage of Taylor C., No. 4‑25‑0061 (Ill. App. Ct., 4th Dist., July 29, 2025) (Ru...
Jul 2025
In re Marriage of Eads
In re Marriage of Eads, 2025 IL App (4th) 241016-U 1) Case citation and parties - In re Marriage of Eads, No. 4‑24‑1016, Ill. App. Ct., 4th Dist., July 15, 2025 (Rule 23 order). -...
Jun 2025
In re Marriage of Lamb
- Case citation and parties In re Marriage of Lamb, 2025 IL App (4th) 241134‑U. Petitioner‑Appellee: Rachel L. Lamb. Respondent‑Appellant: Thad A. Lamb. Appeal from Greene Coun...
Apr 2025
In re Marriage of Garnhart
- Case citation and parties In re Marriage of Garnhart, 2025 IL App (4th) 241511-U. Petitioner-Appellee: Justin Garnhart. Respondent-Appellant: Meghan Garnhart. Appeal from Win...
Mar 2025
In re Guardianship of J.O.
- Case citation and parties In re Guardianship of J.O., No. 4-24-1026 & 4-24-1063 (Ill. App. Ct., 4th Dist., Mar. 18, 2025). Petitioner-appellants: James Ort Sr. and James Ort ...
Jan 2025
In re Marriage of Kayla T.
- Case citation and parties In re Marriage of Kayla T., 2025 IL App (4th) 240952-U (Ill. App. Ct., 4th Dist., Jan. 13, 2025). Petitioner-Appellee: Kayla T. (n/k/a Kayla F.). Re...
Sep 2024
In re Marriage of Folley
- Case citation and parties In re Marriage of Folley, 2024 IL App (4th) 240083-U (Ill. App. Ct., 4th Dist., Sept. 30, 2024) (Rule 23 order). Petitioner-Appellee: Anne E.L. Foll...
Sep 2024
In re Adoption of J.G.
- Case citation and parties In re Adoption of J.G., 2024 IL App (4th) 240731-U (4th Dist. Sept. 12, 2024) (Rule 23 non‑precedential). Petitioners/Appellees: John B. (stepfather...
Jul 2024
In re Guardianship of V.R.W.
1. Case citation and parties - In re Guardianship of V.R.W., 2024 IL App (4th) 240363‑U. - Petitioner/Appellee: Ashley M. (short‑term guardian who sought permanent guardianship...
Jun 2024
In re Marriage of Kestner-Pennell
- Case citation and parties In re Marriage of Kestner‑Pennell, 2024 IL App (4th) 230611‑U. Petitioner‑Appellee: Elizabeth T. Kestner‑Pennell. Respondent‑Appellant: Russell T. P...
May 2024
In re Marriage of Mark O.
1. Case citation and parties - In re Marriage of Mark O., No. 4-23-0875, 2024 IL App (4th) 230875-U (Ill. App. Ct. 4th Dist. May 21, 2024) (Rule 23 order; nonprecedential). - Petit...
May 2024
In re Marriage of Jessica F.
# In re Marriage of Jessica F., 2024 IL App (4th) 231264 1. Case citation and parties - In re Marriage of Jessica F., n/k/a Jessica S. (Petitioner-Appellee) v. Justin H. (Respon...
Feb 2024
In re Marriage of Moore
In re Marriage of Moore, 2024 IL App (4th) 230874‑U 1. Case citation and parties - In re Marriage of Moore, No. 4‑23‑0874 (Ill. App. Ct., 4th Dist., Feb. 15, 2024) (Rule 23 order,...
Feb 2024
In re Marriage of Joseph J.
- Case citation and parties In re Marriage of Joseph J., 2024 IL App (4th) 230800-U. Petitioner-Appellant: Joseph J.; Respondent-Appellee: Jessica D. (Sangamon County No. 17D62...
Dec 2023
In re Marriage of Garnhart
1. Case citation and parties - In re Marriage of Garnhart, 2023 IL App (4th) 230025‑U (Ill. App. Ct., 4th Dist., Dec. 28, 2023) (Rule 23 non‑precedential). - Petitioner‑Appelle...
Nov 2023
In re Marriage of Warner
- Case: In re Marriage of Warner, 2023 IL App (4th) 220297‑U - Parties: Petitioner‑Appellee Ricky Warner; Respondent‑Appellant Nancy Warner Key legal issues - Whether post‑judgmen...
Oct 2023
In re Marriage of Cherry
1. Case citation and parties - In re Marriage of Cherry, 2023 IL App (4th) 220994‑U (Oct. 23, 2023) (Rule 23 order, non‑precedential). Petitioner/Cross‑Appellee: Diane Cherry. Resp...
Oct 2023
In re Marriage of Tenhouse
1) Case citation and parties - In re Marriage of Tenhouse, 2023 IL App (4th) 230119‑U. - Petitioner‑Appellant: Deborah K. Tenhouse. Respondent‑Appellee: Douglas W. Tenhouse. 2) ...
Sep 2023
In re Marriage of Lewin
In re Marriage of Lewin, No. 4‑22‑1060 (Ill. App. Ct., 4th Dist. Sept. 28, 2023) (Rule 23 — non‑precedential) 1) Case citation and parties - In re Marriage of Lewin, 2023 IL App (...
Sep 2023
In re Marriage of Taylor S.
In re Marriage of Taylor S., 2023 IL App (4th) 230520‑U (Sept. 27, 2023) (Ill. App. Ct., 4th Dist.; Rule 23 order — nonprecedential) 1) Case citation and parties - In re Marriage ...
Sep 2023
In re Guardianship of Carpenter
# In re Guardianship of Carpenter, 2023 IL App (4th) 221061‑U 1. Case citation and parties - In re Guardianship of James Carpenter, 2023 IL App (4th) 221061‑U (Ill. App. Ct., 4t...
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