I signed a contract to buy residential property "as is". A few days before closing, it flooded and damaged all of the basement

"AS IS' in your contract refers to the condition of the property when your offer was accepted, not some condition that happened because of the...

Based on the way you have worded your question, it appears that you want to give custody of your 2 year old to his step-father (but you are not...

Can a father's name on a birth certificate be changed?

I a including the link to the Illinois Dept of Public Health's website/ The Division of Vital Records at IDPH will require that you complete the...

Can my sister do a pro-say adoption for her 3 yr old daughter that has been in our family since birth?

From the information contained in your question, this type of adoption is called a 'related adoption' and while it still requires someone with the...

Where can I get the necessary court filing papers to adopt my 63 yr. old disabled uncle so I can assist in caring for him. .

You may want to look into filing Petiton for Guardianship for a disabled adult, rather that adoption.

How do I file for adoption/guardian without taking away mothers' rights? (Co-parent adoption)

Part of your question refers to 'co-parent adoption'. In answering your question, I am assuming that you and your friend are of the same gender...

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How do we go about having the mother sign all rights to me an my husband?

You need to file a Petition for Adoption to start the process. The mother needs to consent and the father does too. If DCFS is involved, you need...

How can I Get a Termination of rights Judgement overturned in Illinois frome 2006

If your parental rights were terminated in 2006, it is unlikely that there is any way to get that overturned what is now seven years later. There...

As the birth father, do I have to use my current address on a final and irrevocable consent for adoption form in Illinois?

I do not understand how you are to complete the consent and just send it back to the mother. Consents in Illinois must be witnessed by an...

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Do I need a lawyer to finalize an adoption through CYFD New Mexico, or can I complete the process myself?

If you attempt to finalize an adoption without an attorney, you will be expected to know the law and proper procedures. The courts cannot give you...