Bill > HB4077

This bill amends the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act to address parenting time allocation for children with disabilities who have reached the age of majority. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision that allows courts to allocate parenting time for a child with a disability that significantly limits their ability to make independent decisions about parental relationships. When determining parenting time for such a child, the court can consider the standard factors used in parenting time decisions, but with modifications that take into account the child's specific capacities and expressed preferences. This means that even after a child turns 18, the court can still help determine parenting arrangements that best serve the child's needs, recognizing that some individuals with disabilities may require continued guidance and support in managing parental relationships. The bill aims to provide flexibility in parenting time decisions for families with disabled children, ensuring that the child's unique circumstances and abilities are taken into consideration when making these important determinations.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=4077&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104