In a case entitled Nichols v. Fahrenkamp, the Fifth Appellate District decided a case involving negligence of a guardian ad litem in probate court. 2018 IL App (5th) 160316. It was decided July 9, 2018. The facts are that David Fahrenkamp, a lawyer, was appointed guardian ad litem for a minor in probate court who…Read More
Guardians Ad Litem Beware
Pursuant to 750 ILCS 5/506 (a) “in any proceedings involving the support, custody, visitation, allocation of parental responsibilities, education, parentage, property interests, or general welfare of a minor or dependent child, the Court may, on its own motion or that of any party, appoint an attorney to serve in one of the following capacities to…Read More
Resolving Illinois Child Custody Disputes
If divorcing parents are unable to work together regarding child custody and visitation arrangements (aka parenting time), the case may go to court in order to find a resolution that serves the child’s best interests. Although parents presumably know what is best for their child, they may lack objectivity in a contentious divorce so a…Read More
Illinois Guardian Ad Litem
When you are considering divorce, your child’s well-being is a priority. Legal custody, physical placement and child support issues must be decided. Sometimes, however, divorcing parents cannot agree what is in the best interests of their children. They cannot see eye to eye on who will make major decisions for the child, the amount of…Read More
