If a divorce were to take place between the adoptive parents of a 16 year old child, can the child choose?

The judge must determine what is in the child's best interests. Gary is correct, look at 750 ILCS 5/602. If a divorce is filed, it is best to...

What does my son has to do to either gain custody of his son or get his rights for visitation?

Your son needs to retain an attorney and file a petition to have him declared the father so that he can establish visitation rights and ask for...

What is the most i can do in a Child visitation case where dad has 1 felony for drug possession and 2 misdemeanors for violence?

The best thing you can do is hire an attorney and file a petition to restrict and supervise the father's visitation. You need to talk to an...

Must an attorney file an appearance in a child custody case?

If you have an attorney then direct your questions to him or her. No your attorney would not file an appearance on behalf of your ex bf.

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You definitely need to consult with a lawyer right away. You need to present evidence to defend yourself in court to make sure this order of...

Do I need a lawyer

Yes you do need a lawyer. You should set up a consult and present all of the facts to a lawyer. You should do so as soon as you can.

What should I do?

It means you have 21 days to file an appearance saying that you are going to represent yourself, or to have a new attorney file an appearance on...

If my petition to remove my children is denied, how often can I petition again? Specifically, if circumstances have changed

If the petition gets denied you can appeal. You have 30 days to do so after entry of the order disposing of the removal petition. If...

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Can I sue for emotional distress? My husband used me for a green card and now he wants to leave because I had a baby.

No, but you can file a divorce. That is probably the best avenue to pursue. If you want to do it, start interviewing some lawyers. Avvo is a...

Divorce

You can file a petition for dissolution without your spouse knowing (theoretically) but you can't proceed forward with any aspect of the case...