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Imdma-guardian Ad Litem Duties

It became law on Jun 30, 2023.

IL HB 1555 · House Bill · 103rd

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Jun 30, 2023

What it does

Amends the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. Removes language providing that in a proceeding involving the support, custody, visitation, allocation of parental responsibilities, education, parentage, property interest, or general welfare of a minor or dependent child, a guardian ad litem appointed by the court shall testify or submit a written report to the court regarding his or her recommendations in accordance with the best interests of the child. Provides instead that a guardian ad litem shall investigate the facts of the case and interview the child and the parties and, unless the court directs otherwise, the guardian ad litem shall submit to the court and the parties…

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

  1. Introduced (Done)

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    Jun 30, 2023

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