J.S.A. v. M.H.

This consolidated action involves both an adoption proceeding (No. 99 AD 115) and a parentage action (No. 99 F 420). Our review extends to issues raised in four appeals, including No. 3—04—0678, which is before us on remand from the supreme court’s decision, J.S.A. v. M.H., 224 Ill. 2d 182, 863 N.E.2d 236 (2007). The other appeals, Nos. 3—04—908, 3—05—0556, and 3—05—0561, were originally dismissed by this court based on our conclusion in No. 3—04—0678. We now reverse the trial court’s denial of J.S.A.’s petition to establish a parent-child relationship and remand for a hearing on his…