After lesbian couple splits, Illinois court rules nonbiological parent has right to child ex-wife carried
by Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune
May 01, 2018
2 minutes
CHICAGO - A woman whose former wife had a baby through artificial insemination has parental rights to the child even though they're not biologically related, an Illinois appeals court has ruled.
The ruling also applies to opposite-sex parents, attorneys said, and sets precedent for northern Illinois outside of Cook County.
"We're thrilled," said attorney Camilla Taylor, who helped argue the appeal. "This solidifies a body of law in
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