When I give birth and if I die right after how can I assure my daughter goes with whom I want?

The Father's right is a rebuttable presumption. If a family member can show that the father would be a threat to the child (past/current abuse to...

Will there be any problem if there is mistake in mother's full name at birth on marriage certificate

The short answer I always give clients is to do things the right way. Here, the right thing to do would be to have the error corrected. Will it...

I need to speak to a lawyer who is licensed in Illinois and Indiana and is well versed in Family Law for both states.

Actually, you do NOT need an attorney well versed on both States' laws - you need a Family Law attorney in either State that is well versed on...

Will I have a better chance over the phone or being in court?

Your disadvantage would only be that you will not be able to see what is going on (expressions, gestures, etc.) and that the Judge will not be able...

It appears that the presumed father has been the only "Dad" your daughter has known. And he involved with her life in addition to paying support...

I get this question from woman who get married, but want to go back to their maiden name or a prior spouse's last name. Illinois Law states that...

You have a lot of questions - good ones. Based upon what you have written there are two approaches to take in analyzing how a Judge would view a...

Once your kids get adopted is it possible to get them back

I agree with Mr. Lascola, but I will say that "Adoption" is meant to be permanent. Birth certificates and names are changed, tax returns are...

What if I dont want visitation with 17 yr old daughter do I have to have it

Some Divorce Agreements have a provision stating that the parent that does not exercise Parenting Time when scheduled must pay for a sitter on days...

How to be fairly certain that divorce if the only best step forward?

Your question is a good one, and shows your concern for your child. There are SO many factors to consider before someone could provide a decent...