How long must a parent be absent from a minors day to day life to be considered child abandonment?

abandonment is a concept in adoption. it is desertion of a child for more than three months before the adoption case is filed. what is your...

Il law as to non-custodial support for living expenses to ex spouse while 18 yr old lives with ex and college costs?

the illinois law concerning support for and during college is in 750 ilcs 5/513. go see a lawyer to discuss it in person.

Do I have a chance of getting my daughter?

being on parole should not prevent you from helping unless it is parole for a sex offense. you should now spend as much time as you can with your...

I have legal custody of my 10yr old son his estrange father is trying to get visitation

the fact that there has been no contact in the past does not mean there should be none in the future. there will be visits ordered. the first group...

no visit without a court order. and, as judy said, no support either. you choose what you want to do. if you pursue support, he will pursue visits.

Can an convicted sexual predator receive full custody of his biological son? even if he was convicted of molesting his daughter?

a person convicted of certain sex offenses is not entitled to visits unless many hoops are negotiated. see the visit statute. 750 ilcs 5/607(e). ...

Filing for divorce with 2children....what can I expect for custody arrangements as the mother? I will agree to joint custody,

there is no way we can predict on this list serve what will be the result of your custody case. go see a lawyer. equal time is becoming more...

Indirect civil contempt or Emergency Injunction?

do not do an emergency motion. write her to say you expect to have your parenting time as the judge ordered. if she is not at the pick up place...

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what is your goal? do you want to make a splash with a law suit or do you want to get back with your husband and have a real marriage? does he want...

What are my chances of setting sole custody of my son with the father getting no visitation?

judy is right. he may not have any rights at all yet. if he did not sign the voluntary acknowledgment of paternity or if you do not pursue him for...