When i get married,my husband would like to adopt my daughter's what are my first steps to being able to make that happen?

You and your / or your spouse once you marry, can file a Petition for Adoption. While it may be preferable if you were married, it is not a...

In Adams county IL can a grandmother file for child custody?

If the child's mother is in agreement, you could file for Guardianship of your grandchild. You would still need to give notice to the father if he...

Child's father signed VAP but doesn't want me to to move

As long as your move is within the State of Illinois, you do not need permission, or a court order to make your move. If you decided to move...

Can my ex-wife adopt my adopted daughter?

Illinois does not deny a non-married couple from adopting a child as co-parents although some counties are less 'user friendly' to this. I am...

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My husband was not given any custody or visitation rights for his children in the divorce. He did not have legal representation

Your husband does have the legal right to oppose the adoption of his children. The mother and her spouse can overcome his opposition only by...

I have been married for 6 years and we have two kids the home here in Illinois has become hostile can I move with the kids

As long as you don't move out of state, you can certainly move out of your husband's house. You may want to speak with an attorney before you do...

My daughter is 11 years old and her father has not been in her life for the last 4 1/2 years can I have him give up his rights?

As the other attorneys have indicated, the father's parental rights can be terminated as part of an adoption. There are 2 ways to terminate...

Revoking guardianship

You cannot stop him from petitioning the court for the Guardianship to be ended, but there are a number of factors that the court would consider...

Can this be done without an attorney??

It may be possible for the mother to place her child with you when the child is born, but with DCFS being in the picture, you really need legal...

You can and should register with the Illinois Adoption Registry (I have included a link below). Your brother can search the Registry without...