Can a 17yr old decide where they live and will child support be needed for it?

Joint custody had nothing to do with where a child lived. No, a 17 year old does not make the decision as to where to live. on the other hand, if...

What rights do I have as a step-parent to my spouses child, who was born from a previous relationship, but has the same name?

Your rights if any, are very limited. If you desire to spend the time and money to pursue the matter, you should meet with an attorney who can get...

Where can my immigrant wife go to live? If the living situations is really bad and out of hand? What can I do?

If you are going through a divorce, you should have an attorney representing you. That attorney can answer yoiur question. If you don't have an...

Do I have to evict my 23 year old stepson to get him to leave?

Yes, you need to have him evicted which means that your wife should be in agreement. If not, her son will say that he has permission to be there.

Is the first right of refusal is a mandatory law or it needs to be in court order.

There is no right of first refusal unless it is specifically required by a court order. Assuming you have the ability to care for the child for a...

What would be my first step in getting custody of my 3 children back and also the best way to go about it?

A little unclear as to what you did and how you did it. Take all papers you have to an attorney in your area who can review all the facts and...

If you don't want to be a beneficiary, do an assignment of beneficial interest. Don't know why you want to give it up and you should discuss with...

My husbands ex wants to move out of state . She says that since his son is 14 he should have say in the matter.

If she wants to move more than 25 or 50 miles from current Illinois residence, she needs his consent or a court order allowing the relocation. ...

What can I do to fix arrears for child support?

There is no "fixing" of child support arrears, tmay try to cut a deal with her especially if the state was noit involved.hey are to be paid. If...

Can a doctor report a potiential sexual abuse to a child without testing the child first?

The doctor is a mandated reporter and what authority did he or she have to do any testing? Regardless, tghis is not a family law question so I...