Ill. R. Cir. Ct. McHenry Cnty. 16.01

As amended through September 23, 2024

Rule 16.01 - FILING OF PETITION

A. Within 60 days after a petition for adoption is filed, the petitioner(s) and counsel for the petitioner(s) shall appear before the court to request entry of an interim order which, at a minimum, covers the following subjects:

1. the status of service or process on or the appearance of all necessary parties, including the child(ren) to be adopted,

2. the status of any necessary search of the Putative Father Registry,

3. the appointment of a guardian ad litem,

4. the appointment of any necessary counsel,

5. the appointment of an officer or agency to conduct an investigation when needed, and

6. temporary custody for the child(ren) to be adopted. Counsel for the petitioner(s) (or the petitioner(s) if pro se) shall provide a copy of the interim order to any appointed guardian, counsel, officer, or agency as soon as possible. Unless the court orders otherwise upon proper notice and motion, parental rights shall not be terminated until entry of the judgment of adoption. The form of the interim order shall substantially conform to the form set forth in Section 16.04 of these rules.

B. For non-related adoptions, upon the filing of a petition, counsel for the petitioner(s) (or the petitioner(s) if pro se) shall contact the Department of Court Services and provide the following information:

1. the minor's name,

2. the minor's sex;

3. minor's time, date and place of birth, or due date;

4. names, addresses and ages of biological parents;

5. names and addresses of petitioners and

6. case number.

Ill. R. Cir. Ct. McHenry Cnty. 16.01