Burris v. Burris

I respectfully dissent.

Mrs. Burris candidly admitted at the hearing on the petition that she was living with Weston as husband and wife, without the benefit of marriage, and that she intended to continue to do so and to keep her children with her while in pursuance of the illicit relationship.

The following effects of Mrs. Burris’ conduct are noted:(1) She has committed and is continuing to commit the crime of fornication, contrary to section 11 — 8(a) of the Criminal Code of 1961 (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1977, ch. 38, par. 11 — 8(a)). (See DePhillips v. DePhillips (1965), 63 Ill. App. 2d 19, 211…