Irene D'Agnese appeals the circuit court's ruling that it had jurisdiction over the issue of child custody in divorce proceedings initiated by Victor D'Agnese. Mrs. D'Agnese argues that the court was prevented from assuming jurisdiction under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act (UCCJA) because at the time it did so, a custody proceeding was pending in Illinois. We agree and reverse the circuit...
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