If I'm married but going through divorce, if I sign over my rights to the children, will be automatically get custody of them.

You cannot simply 'sign over your rights to your parents, or anyone else. If you gave your parents Guardianship, the father would still need to be...

Can I use this to attend a different high school and have a family friend be my short term guardian?

You are referring to a form that is not shown or attached to your question. I am assuming that it is the form of Short Term Guardianship found in...

Signing over parental rights

It is doubtful that this can be accomplished without legal assistance. First, the father cannot just terminate his parental rights unless there...

Can my fiance adopt my daughter?

It is possible for your fiance to adopt your child. , although it would be preferable if you were married You would need to file a Petition for...

Is it illegal to have sex with a 17 year old if you're 18 in Illinois?

Age of consent in Illinois is seventeen, unless the relationship involves a "person in authority" such as a teacher, coach, counselor, etc. then...

Child is being returned to a mother with no home, after 2 years I have mentioned my wanting to adopt many times with no answer.

You state that the child IS being returned to his mother who has no home, but in the body of your question, you indicate that the caseworker...

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CAN A 13 YEAR OLD REFUSE TO GO WITH HER FATHER?

Without a court order for visitation, the child is not obligated to go out with the father. For the sake of your child (I am assuming that you are...

If a child is born by surrogacy in missouri, how long does a second parent adoption take in illinois

You did not indicate what relationship the prospective adopting parents have to the child. Assuming that the child is the biological child of one...

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If the adopted parent dies do the parents get their rights back.

No, the parental rights of the biological parent are terminated prior to or at the time the adoption is finalized, To regain parental rights you...

I am 14weeks pregnant and the babys father doesnt want anything with the baby. How can he sign his rights over as the father?

Attorney Goldstein is correct in her answer with regard to not listing the father on your child's birth certificate or having him sign a voluntary...