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Area of Law: | Family Law |
Keywords: | ; Neglect; Child; Minor; Parent; Welfare; Environment; Best Interest |
Jurisdiction: | Illinois |
Cited Cases: | None |
Cited Statutes: | None |
Date: | 03/01/2016 |
Neglect includes the minor being subjected to an environment that is injurious to his welfare. [statref]705 ILCS 405/2-3(1)(b) (West 2010)[/statref]; In re A.W., 231 Ill.2d 92, 102 (2008). Proof of the neglect of one minor is evidence regarding the abuse of another minor for whom the respondent is responsible. [statref]705 ILCS 405/2-18(3) (West 2010)[/statref]; A.W., 231 Ill.2d at 102-103. Neglect is generally considered as the failure by a responsible adult to exercise the care demanded under the circumstances. In re S.S., 313 Ill.App.3d 121, 126 (2000). It includes both the willful and the unintentional disregard of one’s parental duty. S.S., 313 Ill.App.3d at 126. Where the court finds only one parent was responsible for the circumstances resulting in the neglect finding, the other parent is entitled to custody over a third party if he is otherwise fit, able and willing to care for the minor. S.S., 313 Ill.App.3d at 131.
After the trial court adjudicates a child as neglected, it then determines whether the minor must be made a ward of the court because the parent is unfit to care for him. [statref]705 ILCS 405/2-21(2), 2-27(1) (West 2012)[/statref]; Arthur H., 212 Ill.2d at 464. The trial court considers whether the health, safety and best interest of the minor require that he […]
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