I adopted my girlfriend daughter,.because in order to file her on my tax ,we broke up .i want to reverse the adoption and move

As attorney Goldstein stated, there is no undoing an adoption. In the eyes of the law, you arenow the father of this child as if he or she had...

We signed over our rights to the adoption patents. Now the attorney is telling me we need to sign new papers with corrections.

As attorney Goldstein has stated, it would be guesswork to give you an answer without being able to see what you signed, If you signed a Final...

Do I pay next months rent?

You are obligated under the terms of your rental agreement to pay rent. If you are unable to pay your rent, the landlord can choose to give you a...

It is possible for DCFS to take protective custody of your child when he or she is born, As attorney Schlesinger stated, a lot depend on the...

If the child is turning 18, what is needed to adopt? Does the father have a say?

I cannot speak to the adoption laws in Connecticut, but in Illinois where I practice, adopting a person who is over the age of 18 is an 'Adult...

My daughter left my 5 yr old grandson in my care a little over a year ago. how do i get custody of my grandson. mom gone a yr

It appears that what you are asking about is obtaining Guardianship of your grandson (not custody). You can file a Petition for Guardianship and...

How difficult is it to modify a custody order before the two year moratorium?

You are correct that without some significant change in circumstances it would be difficult to modify a custody order. However, if both parties...

Am I giving mom sole custody?

Custody and child support are separate issues, but you can certainly file to establish an arrangement for custody, and as attorney Goldstein...

Father of my child signed a letter that I can leave the state with our minor child. How do I get a judge to grant this?

As attorney Goldstein has indicated, you should have a Court Order allowing removal of your child from Illinois to Arizona. You should be able to...

What should lawyers need to do next ...

If you have not already adopted your nephew and he is still with you, you can adopt him as an adult. Adult adoptions in Illinois are fairly...