Nettie F. Sabin's Answers (2807)

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Can I do whatever I want that I feel is no problem at 17 with a baby?Also can I move out whenever I feel like at 17 with a baby?

Nettie's answer | Answered on June 30, 2016

I agree with the other answer. Your judgment was not good. Even without a baby I would not have been allowed to stay out until 2:00 a.m. at 17....

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Why can't facts be brought up in a divorce case?

Nettie's answer | Answered on June 30, 2016

Sounds like you did not have an attorney representing you at these court hearings. My best advice to you is to get several consultations with...

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How does a father voluntarily relinquish his rights to his child?

Nettie's answer | Answered on June 29, 2016

I agree with the other answers. He cannot just give up his rights. He has responsibilities as well as rights. His best course of action is to...

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Can my sons father legally adopt out my son if i never gave up my rights he just got custody and i was supposed to get visitatio

Nettie's answer | Answered on June 28, 2016

Asker. Pay no attention to attorneys from states other than IL. They do not know what the law is in IL and cannot properly advise you. The other...

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Are there divorce lawyers in the rolling meadows court that can help a mother whose husband just left her.

Nettie's answer | Answered on June 28, 2016

I would add that a private attorney could move for interim fees from her husband.

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Who has legal decision making power?

Nettie's answer | Answered on June 25, 2016

I agree with Gary. Get a consultation with one or more experienced family law attorneys and choose the one you like best to file the proper...

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Is Illinois child support law changing?

Nettie's answer | Answered on June 25, 2016

Yes, the law on child support will be changing to an income shares model. That means both incomes will be taken into account based on a formula...

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When is the two years up Illinois

Nettie's answer | Answered on June 24, 2016

David is right. The clock starts ticking when the order is entered.

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Does Illinois have jurisdiction over my children if they have only lived there for 3 months?

Nettie's answer | Answered on June 24, 2016

I agree with the other answers. I would add that I researched MA law about 10 years ago on a similar issue and learned that MA had a very strong...

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If the father of my child signs over his legal rights is he then liable to pay child support still?

Nettie's answer | Answered on June 23, 2016

I don't understand why any one thinks a father can "sign away" their rights in order not to pay child support. It is against public policy. Only an...

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