What rights can or do a step father have?

Stepparents do not have parental rights conferred upon them by marriage. Changing the child's name will require the appropriate petition and...

How can I get temporary custody of my child as a father?

If you have not yet been declared the legal father, this will need to happen first before you can petition the court for allocation of parental...

We cannot know what happened in court or why the judge ruled the way that he or she did. You need to take your court order to an experienced...

Will they take a newborn baby if you just signed your rights away in December to your other children

Your family member needs to take all paperwork and court orders to an attorney experienced in DCFS and juvenile court matters in your area for...

How can I be more prepared my ex has a lawyer and I cannot afford one?

You can seek legal aid resources in your area in the event that any are organizations are willing to accept your case. You may be able to pursue...

My boyfriend and were living together and he just got arrested for aggravated domestic battery .. bonds out do I have to leave

I have changed the practice area to criminal given the nature of your question, to allow the appropriate attorneys to respond.

Can a husband filing for divorce maintain the house?

If the house was purchased during the marriage with marital funds, then it is marital property subject to equitable (not necessarily 50/50)...

My girl friend is turning 17. I am 17 how can we get married without consent?

You can legally marry without parental consent in Illinois when you are an adult at age 18. In the meantime, there could be serious ramifications...

How can I find out if my spouse legally divorced his first wife??

Have your spouse call the courthouse in the county where the case was filed and search for his case by name or case number, if you have it, to find...

How do I marry my girlfriend at the age of 17 without parent consent?

You don't. You can wait until you are 18 years old, at which time you are legally an adult.