Scroggins v. Scroggins

Respondent Larry Joe Scroggins appeals from a plenary order of protection issued by the Piatt County circuit court. Respondent argues that the trial court abused its discretion when it denied his motion for substitution of judge as of right. Respondent also argues the trial court did not have authority to appoint a domestic violence attorney to petitioner Jenny Rebecca Scroggins. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand with instructions.

I. BACKGROUND

Petitioner commenced proceedings under the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986 (750 ILCS 60/101 through 401 (West 2000)) by filing a…