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7 Illinois opinions name it 1 courts 2002–2025 3 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Illinois courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
In Re DMgreen2 sentences2025In re D.M., 336 Ill. 2004In re D.M.), 336 Ill.App.3d 766, 773 , 271 Ill.Dec. 86 , 784 N.E.2d 304 (2002) ( D.M.). | 2 | 3 |
In Re MBCgreen2 sentences2002See In re M.B.C., 125 Ill.App.3d 512 , 514, 80 Ill.Dec. 821 , 466 N.E.2d 273 (1984) (holding the circuit court did not abuse its discretion by allowing evidence of the biological father's criminal convictions for purposes of showing depravity that statutorily warranted termination of parental rights). 2002See In re M.B.C., 125 Ill.App.3d 512 , 514, 80 Ill.Dec. 821 , 466 N.E.2d 273 (1984) (holding the circuit court did not abuse its discretion by allowing evidence of the biological father's criminal convictions for purposes of showing depravity that statutorily warranted termination of parental rights). | 2 | 2 |
In Re JBgreen2 sentences2025“The circuit court’s decision to admit or deny evidence during a parental rights termination hearing is reviewed under an abuse of discretion standard.” In re J.B., 346 Ill. 2025In re J.B., 346 Ill. | 1 | 2 |
In Re Adoption of Syckgreen2 sentences2002Syck, 138 Ill.2d at 276, 149 Ill.Dec. 710 , 562 N.E.2d 174 ; In re J.T.C., 273 Ill.App.3d 193 , 200, 209 Ill.Dec. 881 , 652 N.E.2d 421 (1995). "`A separate hearing and determination of the child's best interests is mandatory in order to ensure the proper focus on those interests.'" D.R., 307 Ill.App.3d at 484 , 241 Ill.Dec. 93 , 718 N.E.2d 664 , quoting In re A.P., 277 Ill.App.3d 592, 600 , 214 Ill.Dec. 299 , 660 N.E.2d 1006 (1996) ( A.P. ). 2002Syck, 138 Ill.2d at 276, 149 Ill.Dec. 710 , 562 N.E.2d 174 ; In re J.T.C., 273 Ill.App.3d 193 , 200, 209 Ill.Dec. 881 , 652 N.E.2d 421 (1995). "`A separate hearing and determination of the child's best interests is mandatory in order to ensure the proper focus on those interests.'" D.R., 307 Ill.App.3d at 484 , 241 Ill.Dec. 93 , 718 N.E.2d 664 , quoting In re A.P., 277 Ill.App.3d 592, 600 , 214 Ill.Dec. 299 , 660 N.E.2d 1006 (1996) ( A.P. ). | 1 | 2 |
Kellum v. Cornesgreen1 sentence2002See In re M.B.C., 125 Ill.App.3d 512 , 514, 80 Ill.Dec. 821 , 466 N.E.2d 273 (1984) (holding the circuit court did not abuse its discretion by allowing evidence of the biological father's criminal convictions for purposes of showing depravity that statutorily warranted termination of parental rights). | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Illinois. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
In Re BC
green
2 sentences2002Although proof by clear and convincing evidence of one statutory factor of unfitness is sufficient to warrant a parental rights termination hearing ( M.S., 302 Ill.App.3d at 1002, 235 Ill.Dec. 969 , 706 N.E.2d 524 ), the circuit court cannot rely solely on fitness findings to terminate parental rights ( In re B.C., 247 Ill.App.3d 803 , 187 Ill.Dec. 486 , 617 N.E.2d 1207 (1993) ( B.C. )). 2002Although proof by clear and convincing evidence of one statutory factor of unfitness is sufficient to warrant a parental rights termination hearing ( M.S., 302 Ill.App.3d at 1002, 235 Ill.Dec. 969 , 706 N.E.2d 524 ), the circuit court cannot rely solely on fitness findings to terminate parental rights ( In re B.C., 247 Ill.App.3d 803 , 187 Ill.Dec. 486 , 617 N.E.2d 1207 (1993) ( B.C. )). | 2 | 2002–2002 |
In Interest of Jtc
green
2 sentences2002Syck, 138 Ill.2d at 276, 149 Ill.Dec. 710 , 562 N.E.2d 174 ; In re J.T.C., 273 Ill.App.3d 193 , 200, 209 Ill.Dec. 881 , 652 N.E.2d 421 (1995). "`A separate hearing and determination of the child's best interests is mandatory in order to ensure the proper focus on those interests.'" D.R., 307 Ill.App.3d at 484 , 241 Ill.Dec. 93 , 718 N.E.2d 664 , quoting In re A.P., 277 Ill.App.3d 592, 600 , 214 Ill.Dec. 299 , 660 N.E.2d 1006 (1996) ( A.P. ). 2002Syck, 138 Ill.2d at 276, 149 Ill.Dec. 710 , 562 N.E.2d 174 ; In re J.T.C., 273 Ill.App.3d 193 , 200, 209 Ill.Dec. 881 , 652 N.E.2d 421 (1995). "`A separate hearing and determination of the child's best interests is mandatory in order to ensure the proper focus on those interests.'" D.R., 307 Ill.App.3d at 484 , 241 Ill.Dec. 93 , 718 N.E.2d 664 , quoting In re A.P., 277 Ill.App.3d 592, 600 , 214 Ill.Dec. 299 , 660 N.E.2d 1006 (1996) ( A.P. ). | 2 | 2002–2002 |
In Re AP
green
2 sentences2002Syck, 138 Ill.2d at 276, 149 Ill.Dec. 710 , 562 N.E.2d 174 ; In re J.T.C., 273 Ill.App.3d 193 , 200, 209 Ill.Dec. 881 , 652 N.E.2d 421 (1995). "`A separate hearing and determination of the child's best interests is mandatory in order to ensure the proper focus on those interests.'" D.R., 307 Ill.App.3d at 484 , 241 Ill.Dec. 93 , 718 N.E.2d 664 , quoting In re A.P., 277 Ill.App.3d 592, 600 , 214 Ill.Dec. 299 , 660 N.E.2d 1006 (1996) ( A.P. ). 2002Syck, 138 Ill.2d at 276, 149 Ill.Dec. 710 , 562 N.E.2d 174 ; In re J.T.C., 273 Ill.App.3d 193 , 200, 209 Ill.Dec. 881 , 652 N.E.2d 421 (1995). "`A separate hearing and determination of the child's best interests is mandatory in order to ensure the proper focus on those interests.'" D.R., 307 Ill.App.3d at 484 , 241 Ill.Dec. 93 , 718 N.E.2d 664 , quoting In re A.P., 277 Ill.App.3d 592, 600 , 214 Ill.Dec. 299 , 660 N.E.2d 1006 (1996) ( A.P. ). | 1 | 2002–2002 |
People v. A.S.
green
1 sentence2002Although proof by clear and convincing evidence of one statutory factor of unfitness is sufficient to warrant a parental rights termination hearing ( M.S., 302 Ill.App.3d at 1002, 235 Ill.Dec. 969 , 706 N.E.2d 524 ), the circuit court cannot rely solely on fitness findings to terminate parental rights ( In re B.C., 247 Ill.App.3d 803 , 187 Ill.Dec. 486 , 617 N.E.2d 1207 (1993) ( B.C. )). | 1 | 2002–2002 |
People v. Cooley
green
1 sentence2002Syck, 138 Ill.2d at 276, 149 Ill.Dec. 710 , 562 N.E.2d 174 ; In re J.T.C., 273 Ill.App.3d 193 , 200, 209 Ill.Dec. 881 , 652 N.E.2d 421 (1995). "`A separate hearing and determination of the child's best interests is mandatory in order to ensure the proper focus on those interests.'" D.R., 307 Ill.App.3d at 484 , 241 Ill.Dec. 93 , 718 N.E.2d 664 , quoting In re A.P., 277 Ill.App.3d 592, 600 , 214 Ill.Dec. 299 , 660 N.E.2d 1006 (1996) ( A.P. ). | 1 | 2002–2002 |
In Re DR
green
2 sentences2002Syck, 138 Ill.2d at 276, 149 Ill.Dec. 710 , 562 N.E.2d 174 ; In re J.T.C., 273 Ill.App.3d 193 , 200, 209 Ill.Dec. 881 , 652 N.E.2d 421 (1995). "`A separate hearing and determination of the child's best interests is mandatory in order to ensure the proper focus on those interests.'" D.R., 307 Ill.App.3d at 484 , 241 Ill.Dec. 93 , 718 N.E.2d 664 , quoting In re A.P., 277 Ill.App.3d 592, 600 , 214 Ill.Dec. 299 , 660 N.E.2d 1006 (1996) ( A.P. ). 2002Syck, 138 Ill.2d at 276, 149 Ill.Dec. 710 , 562 N.E.2d 174 ; In re J.T.C., 273 Ill.App.3d 193 , 200, 209 Ill.Dec. 881 , 652 N.E.2d 421 (1995). "`A separate hearing and determination of the child's best interests is mandatory in order to ensure the proper focus on those interests.'" D.R., 307 Ill.App.3d at 484 , 241 Ill.Dec. 93 , 718 N.E.2d 664 , quoting In re A.P., 277 Ill.App.3d 592, 600 , 214 Ill.Dec. 299 , 660 N.E.2d 1006 (1996) ( A.P. ). | 1 | 2002–2002 |
In Re M.S.
green
1 sentence2002Although proof by clear and convincing evidence of one statutory factor of unfitness is sufficient to warrant a parental rights termination hearing ( M.S., 302 Ill.App.3d at 1002, 235 Ill.Dec. 969 , 706 N.E.2d 524 ), the circuit court cannot rely solely on fitness findings to terminate parental rights ( In re B.C., 247 Ill.App.3d 803 , 187 Ill.Dec. 486 , 617 N.E.2d 1207 (1993) ( B.C. )). | 1 | 2002–2002 |
Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.