Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Dupage Cnty. 21.13

As amended through September 23, 2024
Rule 21.13 - STANDBY ADOPTIONS
(a) Petitions seeking a judgment of adoption in accordance with 750 ILCS 50/1S shall file a Petition which alleges the required elements for a judgment of adoption.
(b) The petition shall be filed by the person(s) seeking to adopt the child. This petition should also allege that a judgment will not be requested until the death or request of the person's biological and or legal parent(s).
(c) Consents to such adoptions by the living parent(s) shall be taken as required by the Adoption Act and local Rule, provided nevertheless, that a party may petition the Court for the taking of a consent at a hospital or other medical facility where the consenting party's physical condition will be compromised by such travel and a treating physician certifies that such person is mentally capable of giving such consent.
(d) Upon entry of an Interim Order, the matter will be set for status three (3) months from the date of the Interim Order at 10:00 a.m.
(e) In the event all of the minors who are sought to be adopted in such proceeding attain their majority, the matter will be dismissed as moot unless the petitioner timely moves to amend the matter to seek adoption of an adult person.

Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Dupage Cnty. 21.13