Why is it so hard to become emancipated at the age of 16?

Check out the information below on what is required to become an Emancipated Minor. Perhaps your counselor can direct you to an attorney or legal...

How do you add a child to a property deed when the parents are deceased in Illinois?

You cannot simply add someone to a deed after the prior deed holders have died. Attorney Brinkmeier is correct in that you will need to file with...

We have guardianship of a 13 year old boy my question is his father is dieing of cancer

Although you are secure in the guardianship of this child, there is something that you can do to secure being able to adopt this child when the...

Can I relocate my child without legal consequences?

If you were married to this man at the time of your son's birth, then he is the legal father of the child. You can relocate anywhere within the...

What rights does a bio father have if the stepdad is trying to adopt his child

The biological father is entitled to notice if a Petition for Adoption is filed. If Notice is given it needs to be thru the court where the...

Could my sister sign her rights to me when she goes to jail?

Your sister could give you Guardianship of her children as long as the father is given notice and does not object. If you are able to contact him,...

How can I get custody/guardianship of my two younger brother if no one else is willing and/or able to get them and I'm 18

You can obtain the forms needed to file a Petition for Guardianship on the 12th flood of the Daley Center (50 W. Washington, Chicago), but the...

I am trying to get a tenant out of my building but he hides. He owes me two months rent I filled a petition and went to court

it sounds like you have a pending case that was filed to evict this tenant, but the Sheriff could not serve the tenant. The next step is to get a...

Hud contract I am the buyer of the property contract is ending I choose not to extend my realtor says I am I breaking thecontrac

Typically, real estate contracts don't just 'end', There may be a clause (or paragraph) in the contract known as a 'contingency clause' that makes...

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My Ex cut my daughter's hair twice during his parenting time without her wanting it cut (she's 12 )! Why would he do that?

Did you speak to your ex about this and is there a court order in place for parenting time? First step is to do so and ask him why he would do...