In Re Marriage of Decker

This appeal arises from Rebecca Kay Campbell’s (petitioner’s) motion in the circuit court of Champaign County seeking to compel Paul R. Decker’s (respondent’s) attorney, Kristen H. Fischer (contemnor), to disclose information concerning respondent’s whereabouts. Petitioner suspected that respondent had abducted their child after visitation. The trial judge, Jeffrey B. Ford (intervenor), ordered contemnor to disclose any information she might have concerning respondent’s intent to commit a crime, but contemnor refused, citing the attorney-client privilege. The court then held contemnor in…