What are the fathers parental rights in divorce in IL? What does he have to do to get primary custody?

If he files by himself he has little or no possibility of getting custody. Custody cases are complex and complicated even for lawyers. We cannot...

Is there a reason that women almost always win custody? Is it true that they basically have to be drug addicts,

That is not at all true. The law is not based on generalizations but a case by case basis. Custody is always based on the "best interests of the...

My son's father refuses visitation. Abandonment and neglect. State dropped case.

You can set up a guardianship in your will. It won't be the final word on where your son goes but the court determines that. It would be strong...

I was just released from Federal Boot Camp. Child Support is now saying they will suspend my license.

Obviously you need to contact them to explain that you need to get employed to pay the debt. You could try to find get some legal aid help. ...

Based on the facts you stated yes.

My daughter was born four months ago. I would like to know how to change her last name to match mine?

Again, your facts are confusing and make no sense. Please stop asking questions on here where we cannot ask you the facts we need to know to...

Im 17 years old and my mother will not allow me to see my boyfriend who is 18 she is keeping me away from him to break us up

You need to respect your mother. She is the one who takes care of you and has raised you. Boyfriends will come and go through your life but you...

I live in Shelbyville, il. I have a four month old daughter that is biologically mine. What rights to I have as a father?

Your set of facts is too confusing to answer on here. Meet with a family law lawyer in person to discuss this matter. Your facts don't really...

More fees?

No the Appearance fee will not have to be paid again.

Are you asking can you change the guardian from one grandmother in one state to a different grandmother in a different state? Yes. So long as the...