The Illinois Decree of Adoption is a legal document issued by the court after the adoption process is finalized. It officially recognizes the adoption relationship between the adoptive parents and the child, and grants the adoptive parents full parental rights and responsibilities. The decree is issued by the court in the state of Illinois. There are two types of Illinois Decree of Adoption: Stepparent Adoption and Relative Adoption. Stepparent Adoption is when the biological parent of the child and the stepparent wish to make the stepparent the legal parent of the child. Relative Adoption is when a relative, such as an aunt, uncle, grandparent, or sibling, wishes to adopt the child. The Illinois Decree of Adoption grants the adoptive parents full parental rights and responsibilities, including the right to make decisions about the child's upbringing, education, and medical care. It also grants the adoptive parents the right to legal custody, which means that they are the legal guardians of the child and are responsible for the care and protection of the child. The decree also grants the adoptive parents the right to file a petition for termination of the biological parent's parental rights. The Illinois Decree of Adoption is an important legal document that recognizes the adoption relationship and grants the adoptive parents full parental rights. It is a crucial step in the adoption process and serves to protect the rights of all involved.