Questions answered by Nettie F. Sabin

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Getting a divorce, but having child support issues.

Nettie's answer | Answered on September 26, 2014

Under Illinois law, your husband is the presumed father. This presumption is rebuttable by clear and convincing evidence. If you filed to get...

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Trying to adopt my son

Nettie's answer | Answered on September 26, 2014

I agree with the other answers and think Sara Howard said it very susinctly. Proving a parent unfit can be difficult. Attempting to negotiate with...

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Does IL have jurisdiction (regarding custody/visitation) over newborns born in the state under 6 months?

Nettie's answer | Answered on September 25, 2014

The simple answer to your question is yes. There is no need to wait until the child is 6 months old to file. Since the child has lived in Illinois...

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Are mothers who deny visits (prior to court order being put in place) looked down upon, in court?

Nettie's answer | Answered on September 21, 2014

I agree with the other answers. I would add, however, that if the father does take action that you may want to consider an order of protection for...

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Can I ask the judge to appoint me a lawyer in my family case?

Nettie's answer | Answered on September 19, 2014

I agree with the other answers. Your options are to ask the court to order your husband to pay your fees or to find a free or very low cost...

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Genetic testing/Paternity rights

Nettie's answer | Answered on September 19, 2014

Legally there are several threshold issues. First, will he be at the birth? That is usually when the Voluntary Acknowledgement of Paternity is...

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How do I terminate rights to a kid?

Nettie's answer | Answered on September 18, 2014

I agree with the other answers but would add the following. It is against public policy of the State of Illinois to give up your rights without...

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If I'm currently in court for child custody issues and want to file a Rule to Show Cause to get money, what do I need to file?

Nettie's answer | Answered on September 17, 2014

I agree with the other answers. I usually quote the portion of the order that has been violated in the body of the Petition and rarely attach the...

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Im pregnent now..when i file for text return..will i got money.....?

Nettie's answer | Answered on September 17, 2014

I agree with my colleagues. If your child is born in 2014 you can claim the child as a dependent. If the child is born in 2015 you cannot make a...

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If my ex petitioned for more time with our son, but after a GAL is appointed, looks as if she'll lose time, can she withdraw?

Nettie's answer | Answered on September 15, 2014

As the other attorneys have stated, she can withdraw her motion. If you want to file a counter-petition you would be best served getting an...

Nettie F. Sabin's Answers (2807)

Getting a divorce, but having child support issues.

Trying to adopt my son

Does IL have jurisdiction (regarding custody/visitation) over newborns born in the state under 6 months?

Are mothers who deny visits (prior to court order being put in place) looked down upon, in court?

Can I ask the judge to appoint me a lawyer in my family case?

Genetic testing/Paternity rights

How do I terminate rights to a kid?

If I'm currently in court for child custody issues and want to file a Rule to Show Cause to get money, what do I need to file?

Im pregnent now..when i file for text return..will i got money.....?

If my ex petitioned for more time with our son, but after a GAL is appointed, looks as if she'll lose time, can she withdraw?