Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

What constitutes an unfit mother in IL? Is this hard to prove? If the mother is in a relationship with an IDOC inmate that has never had any crimes against children or women, could the woman's children be taken from her?


Asked on 7/13/10, 9:22 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Jonathan Shimberg Shimberg and Crohn, P.C.

What type of relationship other than writing? No conjugal visits in IL as far as I know. But may be poor judgment. What effect of that relationship on the kids? How did anyone find out about it in the first place? Again poor judgment. But may not a basis to change custody.

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Answered on 7/16/10, 2:08 pm


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