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I would like to change my sons last name without his fathers consent is this possible?

It is not clear from your question if you have already asked your son's father if he objects to your desire to change your son's last name. I would recommend you first contact the father and ask him if it is OK with him… Now as for the question you have not asked, there are many options available for you to serve your son's father in order to obtain the personal jurisdiction necessary to obtain child support for your son. I recommend you contact and hire an Illinois attorney to assist you,...

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Outta state adoption

Yes. You need to find an attorney located in Chicago who is also licensed in Wisconsin.

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Do I need to file for guardianship if I am the parent of an adult down's syndrome child?

Additional information regarding your daughter's capacity is necessary answer your question. Guardianship is a circuit court action necessary for the appointment of an individual to act as the decision maker for an adult who lacks the legal capacity to make their own decisions regarding their health care and/or financial affairs. In Illinois, the case should be brought in the county where the disabled adult currently resides. The legal capacity of an individual is medically determined. If...

Should I hire a lawyer to officially have my husband adopt my son from a previous relationship?

In my opinion, the main issue will be the current legal status of the biological father's parental rights, and his willingness to surrender his rights if there has not been a prior adjudication. If he will agree to the adoption, the process can be quite straightforward. Since you indicate he has never met his son, he may have no problem relinquishing his parental rights and responsibilities. Have you ever approached him regarding this prospect? If so, what was the outcome? In my opinion,...

Can my landlord evict me for a sublet?

The landlord and your roommate have a written agreement. The lease will control the terms of the tenancy, as long as those terms are not in contravention of applicable law or so restrictive as to violate public policy. If your roommate has not complied with the terms of the agreement, then the lease should provide for the consequences potentially available for his violation of the agreement. You have not stated how many people are living at your place but you did indicate you have more than...

I am 99% sure that I will be laid-off tomorrow. Should I sign the severance papers or do I have the right to think about it?

Generally, you should definitely be able to ask for some time to reveiw the severance offer. If you have a written contract witht he employer, then you should consult the contract to see what it says about this issue.

If a one parent signs over custody of a child , do you need the other parent to sign over custody in order to gain guardianship?

In order to properly address your question I would need more information. Was your brother maried to the child's mother? If not, has he established parentage? If the answer to either of these questions is yes, then have his parental rights been terminated by a court? If not, does he desire to have custody of his child? If so, is he eligible to be a custodial parent? If so, he should seek counsel from an attorney well versed in this area of the law.

How will a new mortgage work under a guardianship of the estate?

I assume by your question that you are the guardian of the estate of one or both of your parents and that you do not have an attorney representing you in the matter. Your question is somewhat complex and I am somewhat confused by your stating your parents are in control of their money. Is there a limited guardianship in place or is there a plenary guardianship of the estate? You will need to start by obtaining information from a banker. I would recommend you ask your parent's current...

What do i do if my grandma has guardianship of me, now my moms doing anything she can to get me out of here an i dont want that?

You should ask the Judge in your matter to appoint an attorney represent you to work for you to present your position on the matter.