In Re Parentage of MJ (2003)

M.J., 203 Ill. 2d at 537 , 787 N.E.2d at 150 (“We must now determine whether the Illinois Parentage Act precludes common law claims for child support.”).

M.J., 203 Ill. 2d at 542; see also In re Marriage of Simmons, 355 Ill.

M.J., 203 Ill. 2d at 542; see also In re Marriage of Simmons, 355 Ill.

M.J., 203 Ill. 2d at 542; see also In re Marriage of Simmons, 355 Ill.

M.J., 203 Ill. 2d at 535 (noting that “section 3(a) provides for the establishment of a parent-child relationship”).

M.J., 203 Ill. 2d at 535 (noting that “section 3(a) provides for the establishment of a parent-child relationship”).

Miki and Nicholas later completed the adoption of Henry, referring to him 4 Indeed, pursuant to section 2-619, Miki’s motion to dismiss concedes the sufficiency of the allegations of Nicholas’s petition to state a claim, but asserts that the claim is barred by other affirmative matter, in this case, standing. 735 ILCS 5/2-619(a)(9) (West 2010); In re Parentage of M.J., 203 Ill. 2d 526, 529 (2003). - 16 - as William’s “brother” and themselves as the “Gansner family.” The reco…

M.J., 203 Ill. 2d at 540.

M.J., 203 Ill. 2d at 540.

Moreover, there is a vast difference between the limited scope of the Illinois Parentage Act, pertaining only to children born as a result of artificial insemination (see M.J., 203 Ill. 2d at 539 (“In considering the reach of the Illinois Parentage Act, we note that the statute contains -9- only three sections ***.”)), and the wide scope of the Dissolution Act, addressing custody and visitation rights of both parents and nonparents.

The fact that paternity cannot be established by statute, however, does not end our inquiry (cf. In re Parentage of M.J., 203 111 2d 526, 535-537, 787 NE2d 144, 149-150 [2003] [holding written consent to AID essential to finding paternity]).

We express, as many other courts have, a preference for legislative action, see, e.g., In re M.J., 787 N.E.2d 144, 150 (Ill. 2003); Culliton v. Beth Israel Deaconess Med.

(Child Protective Act); id. § 13336 (Foster Children’s Bill of Rights); cf. In re Parentage of M.J., 787 N.E.2d 144, 151 (Ill. 2003) (“Illinois has a strong interest in protecting and promoting the welfare of its children.”); J.B. v. Valdez, 186 F.3d 1280, 1291 (10th Cir. 1999) (agreeing that state had important interest in care, disposition, and welfare of disabled children in its custody); In re C.T.M., 1 N.M.I. 171, 172 (1990) (“In our society, both Chamorro and Carolinia…

In re Parentage of M.J., 203 Ill. 2d 526, 533 (2003).

In re Parentage of M.J., 203 Ill. 2d 526, 533 (2003).

“Regardless of the method of conception, a child is born in need of support.” In re Parentage of M.J., 787 N.E.2d 144, 152 (Ill. 2003).

“Regardless of the method of conception, a child is born in need of support.” In re Parentage of M.J., 787 N.E.2d 144, 152 (Ill. 2003).

Its repeal is not surprising given our supreme court’s critique that it “fails to address the full spectrum of legal problems facing children born as a result of artificial insemination and other modern methods of assisted reproduction.” In re Parentage of M.J., 203 Ill. 2d 526, 536 (2003).

Its repeal is not surprising given our supreme court’s critique that it “fails to address the full spectrum of legal problems facing children born as a result of artificial insemination and other -8- No. 1-13-3703 modern methods of assisted reproduction.” In re Parentage of M.J., 203 Ill. 2d 526, 536 (2003).

“Indeed, ‘if an unmarried man who biologically causes conception through sexual relations without the premeditated intent of birth is legally obligated to support a child, then the equivalent resulting birth of a child caused by the deliberate conduct of artificial insemination should receive the same treatment in the eyes of the law.’ ” Id. at 215 , quoting from Parentage of M.J., 203 Ill. 2d 526, 541 (2003).

Regardless of how a child enters this world, “a child is born in need of support” (In re Parentage of M.J., 203 Ill 2d 526, 541, 787 NE2d 144, 152 [2003]).

In re Chicago Flood Litigation, 176 Ill. 2d 179, 189 (1997); In re Parentage of M.J., 203 Ill. 2d 526, 533 (2003).

In re Chicago Flood Litigation, 176 Ill. 2d 179, 189 (1997); In re Parentage of M.J., 203 Ill. 2d 526, 533 (2003).

In re Parentage of M.J., 203 Ill. 2d 526, 542 (2003). -23- As with BorgWarner, John Crane, Inc., the other amicus in this case, agrees that the appellate court was correct in concluding that the 195 mercury spills were separate occurrences under the controlling policies.

In re Parentage of M.J., 203 Ill. 2d 526, 542 (2003).

M.J., 203 Ill. 2d at 531, 539 .

In re Chicago Flood Litigation , 176 Ill. 2d 179, 189 (1997); In re Parentage of M.J. , 203 Ill. 2d 526, 533 (2003).

In re Chicago Flood Litigation, 176 Ill. 2d 179, 189 (1997); In re Parentage of M.J., 203 Ill. 2d 526, 533 (2003).

Accord In re Parentage of M.J., 203 Ill.2d 526 , 272 Ill.Dec. 329 , 787 N.E.2d 144, 149 (2003) (citing Andrews).

See In re Parentage of M.J., 203 Ill. 2d 526, 540 (2003).

See In re Parentage of M.J., 203 Ill. 2d 526, 540 (2003).

See In re Parentage of M.J., 203 Ill. 2d 526, 540 (2003).

See In re Parentage of M.J., 203 Ill. 2d 526, 540 (2003).