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 Parenting Time & Allocation of Parental Responsibilities
Illinois courts use the "best interests of the child" standard under 750 ILCS 5/602.5 to allocate parental responsibilities. This collection includes significant appellate decisions on custody disputes, parenting time schedules, and modifications.
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...
- 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 A. Scott. Respondent...
# In re Marriage of Calcagno, 2025 IL App (3d) 250299 1) Case citation and parties - In re Marriage of Calcagno, 2025 IL App (3d) 250299 (Opinion filed Dec. 5, 2025). - Petitioner–Appellee: Micha...
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 Julin, 2025 IL App (1st) 241855-U. Petitioner-Appellant: Lisa Julin; Respondent-Appellee: Jonathon Siegel. - Key legal issues 1) Whether the tria...
1. Case citation and parties - In re Marriage of Jones, No. 1-25-0259, 2025 IL App (1st) 250259‑U (1st Dist. Nov. 19, 2025) (Rule 23 order; non‑precedential). - Petitioner‑Appellee: Ryan Jonathan Jone...
- Case citation and parties In re Marriage of Werhun, 2025 IL App (3d) 250201‑U (Oct. 29, 2025) (Rule 23 order). Petitioner‑Appellant: Erin Werhun. Respondent‑Appellee: Jeffrey Werhun. Appeal from...
1. Case citation and parties In re Marriage of Neal, 2025 IL App (3d) 250101‑U (Ill. App. Ct. Oct. 20, 2025) (Rule 23 order). Petitioner‑appellee: Thomas Neal. Respondent‑appellant: Mario Neal. 2. ...
# In re Marriage of Tiffany A., 2025 IL App (5th) 250409‑U 1) Case citation and parties - In re Marriage of Tiffany A., No. 5‑25‑0409 (Ill. App. Ct., 5th Dist.), decision filed Oct. 14, 2025 (Rule ...
- Case citation and parties In re Marriage of Kreid, 2025 IL App (5th) 250187-U (Ill. App. Ct., 5th Dist. Oct. 8, 2025). Petitioner-Appellee: Zelpha Kreid. Respondent-Appellant: Kaleb Kreid. - Ke...
1. Case citation and parties - In re Marriage of Turner, 2025 IL App (3d) 250246-U (Ill. App. Ct., 3d Dist. Oct. 8, 2025) (Rule 23 order; non‑precedential). - Petitioner‑Appellant: Alexander Turne...
# In re Marriage of Lebovich, 2025 IL App (1st) 230576‑U 1) Case citation and parties - In re the Marriage of Alissa Lebovich (Petitioner‑Appellee) and Lenny Lebovich (Respondent‑Appellant). - Ap...
- Case citation and parties In re Marriage of Jessica A.S., 2025 IL App (5th) 250297-U (5th Dist. Sept. 8, 2025) (Rule 23 order, non-precedential). Petitioner‑Appellant: Jessica A.S.; Respondent‑A...
- Case citation and parties In re Marriage of McJoynt, 2025 IL App (3d) 240447-U (Ill. App. Ct. 3d Dist. Sept. 5, 2025). Petitioner-Appellee: Theodore McJoynt. Respondent-Appellant: Angela McJoynt...
- Case citation and parties In re Marriage of Thompson, No. 1-25-0562, 2025 IL App (1st) 250562-U (1st Dist. Aug. 25, 2025). Petitioner-Appellant: Rashida Thompson. Respondent-Appellee: Christophe...
- Case citation and parties In re Marriage of McLean, 2025 IL App (5th) 250094 (Ill. App. Ct., 5th Dist., Rule 23 order filed July 23, 2025; motion to publish granted Aug. 18, 2025). Petitioner-Ap...
1. Case citation and parties - In re Marriage of Weston, Nos. 5-23-1323, 5-24-0717 (consol.), 2025 IL App (5th) 231323-U (Aug. 8, 2025). - Petitioner-Appellant: Brittani Weston; Respondent-Appelle...
- Case citation and parties In re Marriage of Smith, No. 5‑25‑0235‑U, 2025 IL App (5th) 250235‑U (Aug. 5, 2025) (Rule 23 order). Petitioner‑Appellee: Beth L. Smith. Respondent‑Appellant: Steven A....
- Case citation and parties In re Marriage of Nelson, 2025 IL App (5th) 250001‑U (Ill. App. Ct., 5th Dist. July 30, 2025). Petitioner‑Appellant: Brian Nelson. Respondent‑Appellee: Lindsay Nelson. ...
# 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) (Rule 23 order; non‑pre...
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