I have a 4 yr old daughter who witness a domestic violence with her father and girlfriend.

there is nothing to do. telling a child to shut up is not abuse. he does not need to explain but he should. ask him if his daughter is safe in...

Does my child father has any rights to my child we are not married and plus he didn't sign the baby birth certificate ?

if you want to file an adoption, you have to name the biological fathers and ask the court to terminate their rights. they have to be found unfit...

Can a separated, unmarried mother, move to another state without the father's permission.

yes it is legal with a court order permitting the removal from il. i assume you wish to move from il. hire a lawyer to do a removal petition for...

Is my ex in contempt on child support and how can I get it garnished from his new employer?

first, there is no time limit. second, yes it counts toward child support. third, no unless there is a court order requiring him to. that may...

What are my legal rights as an "alleged" father?

if you are on the birth cert., you are the legal father. if the dna dad wants rights, he has to do a petition to establish himself as the legal dad...

How can I determine if and when my son is able to come home?

by reading all your papers. if you signed a safety plan, i hope not, then the plan is the answer. if there is a juvenile court case, then...

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I have two boys and want to move out of Illinios with them to another state. Their father has not filed for visitation.

you cannot take the children out of il permanently without a court order permitting it. 750 ilcs 5/609. google it. then google two illinois supreme...

My ex is threatening to take our sons to Canada during his next visitation. I am afraid I will not see my children again.

who has the passport? if you do, do not give it to your ex. then the ex cannot leave the country. if your ex has the passport, then practically...

At what point can "household income" or that of a live in girlfiend/boyfriend be used for purposes of child and spousal support?

i agree with judy's answer. your lawyer has to do discovery to show the judge that all the household expenses are claimed by the support payor...

most likely what she filed is a petition for rule to show cause. you do not have to be served. notice by regular mail is sufficient. but if a rule...