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Authors

Anthony S. Zito

Document Type

Article

Media Type

Text

Abstract

The author sets forth the facts underlying the Baby Richard case from the time he was conceived until the time of his adoption and analyzes the case law which ensued as a result of the situation. The author then addresses the amendment to the adoption act which resulted from the Baby Richard case. The article next explores the Does' possible courses of action and evaluates the chances of them regaining custody. Finally, the article suggests the possibility of a solution for the future of adopted children.

First Page

445

Last Page

479

Publication Date

7-1-1998

Department

Other

ISSN

0734-1490

Language

eng

Publisher

Northern Illinois University Law Review

Suggested Citation

Anthony S. Zito, Baby Richard and Beyond: The Future for Adopted Children, 18 N. Ill. U. L. Rev. 445 (1998).

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