Can I get in trouble for stealing pictures of an infant and claiming the child as mine on-line (I didn't actually do this)?

As with most legal situations that are relatively cutting edge, the answer is maybe. The nature of the issue is invasion of privacy or similar...

Can my wife sign my name on the kids birth certificate if I am not there. ?

You say you're in the middle of a divorce and have an issue on parentage? What does your lawyer say? Don't have one? Get one. Now.

Applying for a passport for my young son

Review/confirm what is needed for minors traveling at the State Dept website and www.illinoislegalaid.org. Then file a motion for a court order...

Will I have a plenary order of protection hearing if the respondent is not served by a sheriff?

Show up on the court date to get everything lined up for another court date. Not quite sure what a "the respiratory refused to be served" means. ...

How can i find out who to contact if my sons father is on parole & I wish to make him pay child support?

Were you married? If not, is he legally established as the father? Most roads, but not necessarily all, lead to the State's Attorney. ...

If someone found us as perspective parents to adopt, what all does it entail?

A lot of work with skepticism and caution thrown in. Sounds like the approach is for a private adoption. Illinois has put in place some serious...

Has there been any child custody cases when both parents are granted joint custody six months at a time?

I agree with my colleague, but here are some info items: 1. "Custody" is no longer an operative concept in Illinois since 2016. It's been...

Insufficient information. If you mean you have been served with a summons and petition, that’s how it starts in court. Get a lawyer or file your...

I have a misdemeanor domestic violence case I need reopen.

Get a lawyer. Any possible relief is time sensitive-30 days, if there are grounds.

How can I get full sole physical and legal custody of my child?

Illinois has not had custody since 2016 to start. The governing statutes start at 750 ILCS 5/600 for allocation of parental responsibilities. A lay...