You and a partner would need to fe a Petition for Adoption to be able to terminate the biological father's parental rights; your cbkld' name can...

Do I have enough rights as a guardian to keep full custody of my stepson if I’m married to his mother and she passes?

I have changed the category so you can get an appropriate answer to your inquiry. It takes time to complete a Guardianship,and if you...

What legal rights as a parental guardian do I have to my stepson when I’m married to his mother if she passes away?

Once your Petition for Adoption is filed and the biological father' right's are teminated, the adoption could be completed even if your spouse...

What are possible issues with leaving money to undocumented family member?

I have changed the category to estate planning so you can get an appropriate answer.

How can I terminate my parenting rights for a 16 years old trouble adoption daughter

You cannot terminate your parental rights unless someone else adopts her.

How much do it cost to adopt a.person over 40 year old

In Illinois, you may adopt an adult who is either related to you or who has lived with you for at least 2 consecutive years. Assuming that you...

How long does a non custodian parent have to be out of contact before abandonment?

You and your.husband can file a Petition for Adoption and based on the information you provided, you should be able to terminate the biological...

How can my step dad adopt me an I'm 29 ?

Yes, your step-dad can adopt you. He and your mother need to file a Petition for Adoption and file it with the court. Adoption cases are...

I live in Chicago, my eviction date is today, October 8th, will they come out today or how long are they backlogged for?

By 'eviction date' are you referring to an Order for Possession' having been entered in Court?. If so, the landlord must now take a certified copy...

If you sign a birth certificate to a child that does not have your DNA do you still have parental rights to them?

If a man signs the birth certificate, even if he is not the biological father, he is still the 'legal' father and he does have rights. He can,...