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

I agree, you need a lawyer and you need to pose an object to this if you are the bio father...

My ex-husband and I have joint custody of our son. Can my parents claim him as a dependent on their taxes?

No your parents cannot claim your son. Why do you have "no maintenance?" Maybe there is something that can be done about that (unless you waived it).

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Less than 2weeks ago, my husband decided that he wants a divorce. i have been staying at my mom's with our 2year old daughter.

Generally this is inappropriate, but without a divorce being on file there isn't much you can do. Once the divorce is filed you can file certain...

If it is joint custody then yes you should have been consulted and you should have made this decision jointly since it is a medical related...

I been married almost eight years with three minor children he is the sole provider can I get child support and alimony?

Child support is statutory, look at 750 ilcs 5/505. If you are the primary caretaker, you should get statutory child support which is 32% of his...

I would like to see an actual copy of the petition for dissolution before providing any specific answer. I would recommend speaking with an...

My husband makes an average of four million Per year. He has spent a lot on affairs and has not been paying for groceries

You need to speak to a lawyer right away. It sounds like divorce is an inescapable route for you at this point. If he makes that much money he...

Can I deduct alimony?

I would need to read the decree.

Is it illegal to hide assets from your spouse?

Sounds like you need an attorney to represent you.

What would be my best decision dealing with me and my husband getting a divorce?

My recommendation is hire a lawyer and file for divorce.