Adoption of Mariya N.
1) Case citation and parties - In re Adoption of Mariya N. and Seth N., No. 5-25-0586, 2025 IL App (5th) 250586‑U (Ill. App. Ct., 5th Dist., Dec. 16, 2025). - Petitioners/Appellees: Devon N. and J...
Illinois Appellate Court Decisions on Adoption Proceedings
Illinois adoption law requires careful attention to consent requirements and termination of parental rights. These cases address contested adoptions, consent issues, and the best interests of children in adoption proceedings.
1) Case citation and parties - In re Adoption of Mariya N. and Seth N., No. 5-25-0586, 2025 IL App (5th) 250586‑U (Ill. App. Ct., 5th Dist., Dec. 16, 2025). - Petitioners/Appellees: Devon N. and J...
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 circumstances). - ...
- Case citation and parties In re Marriage of Stoltman, 2025 IL App (3d) 240687 (Nov. 7, 2025). Petitioner-appellant: James E. Stoltman Jr.; Respondent: Darice C. Lesure; third-party claimant/appe...
- 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: Case M. & Brittney M....
- 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); adoption by stepfather ...
In re Marriage of Hipes, 2025 IL App (1st) 240601 (Ill. App. Ct., 1st Dist. Aug. 5, 2025) 1) Case citation and parties - In re Marriage of Hipes, 2025 IL App (1st) 240601 (consolidated Nos. 1-24-0601...
1. Case citation and parties In re Marriage of Wheelock, 2025 IL App (2d) 240571‑U (Ill. App. Ct. 2d Dist. June 12, 2025) (Rule 23 order; non‑precedential). Petitioner/Appellee: Moira L. Wheelock. R...
- Case citation and parties In re Marriage of Steidl, No. 1-24-1111, 2025 IL App (1st) 241111-U (May 16, 2025) (Rule 23 order). Petitioner-Appellee: Stephan Steidl. Respondent-Appellant (pro se): ...
- Case citation and parties In re Marriage of Sennebogen, 2025 IL App (3d) 240439-U (Ill. App. Ct., 3d Dist. May 12, 2025) (Rule 23 order; not precedent). Petitioner-Appellee: Yetta Sennebogen. Re...
# In re Marriage of Bonzani, 2025 IL App (3d) 230793-U 1) Case citation and parties - In re Marriage of Bonzani, 2025 IL App (3d) 230793-U (Order filed Apr. 16, 2025) (Rule 23 — non‑precedential). ...
- 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 Jr. (grandfather and...
1) Case citation and parties - In re Marriage of Moehring, 2025 IL App (2d) 240071-U (Ill. App. Ct., 2d Dist., Mar. 12, 2025) (Rule 23(b) order, non‑precedential). - Petitioner-Appellee: Brendan H...
In re Parentage of D.C., 2025 IL App (1st) 240904-U 1. Case citation and parties - In re Parentage of D.C., No. 1-24-0904, Order filed Feb. 10, 2025 (Ill. App. Ct., 1st Dist.). - Petitioner-Appella...
Progressive Housing, Inc. v. Illinois Guardianship & Advocacy Comm’n, 2024 IL App (1st) 240519-U 1. Case citation and parties - Progressive Housing, Inc. (plaintiff‑appellant) v. Illinois Guardianshi...
1) Case citation and parties - In re Adoption of G.B.C., 2024 IL App (3d) 240428-U (Ill. App. Ct., 3d Dist. Nov. 15, 2024) (non‑precedential, Rule 23). - Petitioners/Appellees: Hope McMurry‑Schoon...
- Case citation and parties In re Guardianship of S.C., 2024 IL App (5th) 240659. Petitioners-Appellees: Michelle S. and Wilford S. (paternal grandparents). Respondent‑Appellant: Karlee G. (biolog...
1. Case citation and parties - In re Marriage of Jones, 2024 IL App (2d) 240229-U (Ill. App. Ct., 2d Dist., Oct. 15, 2024). - Petitioner-Appellee: Jessica Jones. Respondent-Appellant: Martin Jones. 2...
1. Case citation and parties - In re Marriage of Erikson, 2024 IL App (3d) 240258‑U (Ill. App. Ct., 3d Dist., Order filed Sept. 24, 2024) (filed under Sup. Ct. Rule 23 — nonprecedential). - Petitioner...
- 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) & Katie G. (biolog...
# In re Marriage of Dahm‑Schell, 2024 IL App (5th) 230529‑U 1) Case citation and parties - In re Marriage of Dahm‑Schell, 2024 IL App (5th) 230529‑U. - Petitioner‑Appellant: Sandra D. Dahm‑Schell...
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