In re M.K.

The circuit court of Champaign County found Janie Kinkaid’s minor children, K.K. (born March 4, 1981) and M.K. (born July 19, 1983), to be abused and neglected. The trial court placed custody and guardianship of the children with their father, Dennis Kinkaid, who resides with his current wife in Iowa. Janie now appeals the adjudication of abuse and neglect and placement of custody with Dennis Kinkaid. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand with directions.

On January 28, 1994, the State filed a two-count complaint alleging the children were neglected and abused. Count I alleged neglect…