In regards to child’s birth certificate – if Pat is not father – can his name be removed & his last name be taken from child?

Grandparent's rights are not a 'given' in the law and although your motives are honorable, it is up to Pat to do whatever needs to be done for this...

If a woman has sex with and gets pregnant by an underage boy, can that boy's mother force the older woman to get a DNA test?

The boy's mother can request a DNA test, but cannot force you to have one. DNA testing while you are pregnant is not the norm, and is more...

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What can I do so DCFS doesn't take away my children.?

You did not state whether DCFS has been contacted and if they have whether they have already been out to your home. DCFS certainly has the power...

I own a rental property in Dupage Co, IL and have prepared a 30 day notice. What is the proper way to serve it?

Sliding a notice under the door of the tenant's apartment is NOT considered effective service of the notice. You are correct that serving the...

When you file a petition what is the first hearing like?

The first hearing gives the court the opportunity to meet with the parties in the case and hardly ever does more than allow the parties to respond...

My landlord states I cannot play my type of music in my apartment. He said he doesn't like music. Can he legally request that?

If your music is being played at unreasonably early or late hours and is so loud as to be heard outside of your apartment, your landlord may have...

If you were married and did not get a divorce then remarried 2yrs. Later is the second one legal

If the first marriage was ended by the death of that spouse prior to the second marriage, then the second one would be valid. If the first...

My husband has a daughter that may or may not be his, they are trying to garnish his wages and we need to know what are rights

I am assuming that your husband was legally divorced. If so, it is important to know what the Divorce Decree states concerning this child's...

Can a ex girlfriend decided when and if she will allow a son to see his father. Does he have any rights concerning visits?

Visitation and child support are not dependant each other. If you son wants more visitation, he needs to file with the court to ask for a more...

Can tenant still do something to stop evictions after landlord getting order of possession? can they stop filling to sheriff?

The tenants can file a Motion to Vacate the Order for Possession or a Motion for an Extension of Time. This would put the sheriff on hold until...