People v. Antoinette S.

Respondent Antoinette S. appeals from an order of the circuit court that terminated the wardships of her minor children, K.S. and J.S., and that closed the cases pursuant to a motion filed by the father, who had custody. On appeal, respondent contends that the circuit court abused its discretion in ordering closure of the cases and that the circuit court’s order was deficient because it lacked the written factual findings required by section 2 — 31(2) of the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. 705 ILCS 405/2 — 31(2) (West 1998).

This appeal stems from petitions for adjudication of wardship based upon…