I am sorry that you are going through this, please work with a local IL attny and he or she will go over your options with you. Take care and I...

As a grandparent is there anyway We can get visitation to see our granddaughter or overnite visits

Yes, your state provides for Grandparent visitation and uses the best interests of the child as one of the factors, given the facts you presented...

As a grandparent is there anyway We can get visitation to see our granddaughter or overnite visits

Yes, your state provides for Grandparent visitation and uses the best interests of the child as one of the factors, given the facts you presented...

If my childs mother is involved in an active legal matter with my child as a victim is she liable to inform me of the situation?

Unless you have a legal relationship that is defined by the courts then no, she has no obligation.

Do I have to pay child support?

If you end up in court, you will have to pay child support unless the judge upholds your contract which is doubtful. take care.

Do I have to pay child support?

If you end up in court, you will have to pay child support unless the judge upholds your contract which is doubtful. take care.

If i give my child my last name at birth will i run into legal issues when seeking financial support from its father?

Your husband or the baby's biological father needs t sign he birth certiifciate or your need to have a DNA test done, that wil protect you, and god...

My son was living with his aunt and I had a court order to pay child support till he turned 18/finished high school

You will need to show the court that he is emancipated and no longer in need of child support. take care.

How can I get primary residential custody when the primary parent and the step mom are accused of child abuse?

Absolutley and great thinking, hiring a lawyer will help and speed up the process.

My boyfriend in jail for domestic assault 2nd degree. If I don't show up will they drop it

Most likely if you don't tesitfy they will drop or plea the charges. I don't know you, but i do kow that no human being deserves to be harmed or...