Fears v. Fears

On October 30, 1969, Plaintiff, Júrate Fears, obtained a divorce from Defendant, Gary Fears, wherein the court awarded custody of the minor child of the parties to Plaintiff, pursuant to stipulation of the parties. On June 29, 1970, Plaintiff filed a petition to modify the decree of divorce, stating therein her intention to remarry and move to Joliet and asking the court to fix more positive visitations rights and child support obligations. Prior to a hearing on that motion, Defendant filed a petition to modify the decree alleging that Plaintiff was an unfit mother and that it was in the best…