Can my ex husbands wife adopt my children?

Your ex and her partner or spouse would need to file a Petition for Adoption to start the adoption process. They are required by law to give you...

My son has had his 18 year old living with him needs to know if he need guardianship for him to go to Moweaqua, Illinois school

A person over the age of 18 is considered an adult and unless disabled, no guardianship is needed.

Do I have sole custody of my child from an unwed relationship or what would it be considered?

You need both parents to apply for a passport.

I helped raise my godson . His grandmother adopted him she past and signed a 60 plus form do I need to get legal gardinship for

You Should absolutely consider obtaining legal guardianship, or filing for adoption for this child. Without some form of legal custody, you may...

If I have the father of my child sign over his parental rights does he still pay child support and can he gain custody if I die?

A father cannot just terminate his parental rights unless there is someone else who is willing to assume those parental responsibilities, as in an...

No, being a non-custodial parent does not give rise to any state or federal laws regarding discrimination. If you feel that you have been treated...

Can I offer to waive arrears of NCP if he will allow my new husband to adoption our children?

As stated by the other attorneys here, there may be a way to work this out although you cannot waive child support that is already due. By your...

If your father is capable of understanding the circumstances of his situation, you may want to consider having a Power of Attorney for Health Care...

Is calling every two weeks to cancel the visit considered contact?

One of the criteria for a finding of unfitness on a child (other than a newborn) is 'Failure to maintain a reasonable degree of interest, concern...

My son's father refuses visitation. Abandonment and neglect. State dropped case.

The farher's parental rights cannot be terminated independent of either an adoption in or a juvenile court case where he is found to be unfit. ...