What are the conditions, if any, that must be met to have a biological father's rights terminated in Illinois?

The prior answers from AVVO attorneys are correct in that you cannot terminate the father's parental rights other than via an adoption. Should you...

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Am I lieable to sighn another lease? Will I go to jail if I choose not resighn a lease?

You need to look at the language in your current lease to see whether you were required to give notice and what, if any, consequence if you don't...

I am in Harvey, IL and have received an eviction summons for October 24th court date. I have given him security & $700. Help??

If you have a written lease, you need to check and see how the money you paid when you moved in was allocated. If you don't have a lease or rental...

I am suing for possession only for a tenant who failed to pay $100/Month rent. I gave a 60 day notice about 35 days ago.

There is a 30 day notice, 10 Day Notice or a 5 Day Notice. Each serves a different purpose and must be completed correctly and served properly for...

What are the legal rights of a man (NOT the biological father) who says he signed paternity papers?

If the man is listed on the child's birth certificate, regardless of whether he is the biological father, then he is the legal father and he may be...

How can I termintate my ex husbands rights to my daughter?

There is very little, if anything, that you can do without first obtaining a divorce. It would be best if you consult with an attorney who can...

Can I ask that mediation not be ordered?

You can always ask for the court to hear the case without ordering the parties to go thru mediation first, but it is ultimately the court's...

Does tenant has to do a motion in the same court district where evictions court order was taken place or can they do it at other

If the sheriff has not yet come out to evict the tenant, the tenant could file a motion to ask for additional time to move and, yes, it would be in...

Can you be made to rebuild a garage after tearing it down on your own property?

You probably need some kind of permit to tear down your existing garage. Whether you are required to re-build depends on local ordinances in the...

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I'm looking for a lawyer because I'm being evicted. I have a lease up until to March, 2014. I also have a disability.

It is important to know why you are being evicted. If it is for non-payment of rent, then having a lease or being disabled is not a defense that...