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Legislation of Interest to Child Representatives Recently Passed Legislation PA 95-374 (SB 454), Child Health Trusts, Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act Effective January 1, 2008 Amends the IMDMA, 750 ILCS 5/503(g), to provide that the court may require the parties (if it finds it necessary to protect and promote the best interests of children during a marriage dissolution process) to set aside a portion of the jointly or separately held estates of the parties in a separate fund or trust for the child’s physical and mental health. This is an addition to the already existing provisions regarding establishment of trusts for support, maintenance, education expenses, and expenses related to the general welfare of any minor, dependent, or incompetent child. Synopsis provided by Illinois general assembly. For full text of legislation click here.
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