How much will it cost to terminate parental rights so that my husband can adopt my children?

You are asking the cost of a potentially contested adoption. Every attorney will charge differently - I would first note that fact. Please also...

Can I terminate the bio father's parental rights if im not married?

You could choose to file in Peoria County or Tazewell County. Peoria may be a bit more receptive to a co-parent (unmarried) adoption, but overall...

Can my husband adopt my daughter with out her father's permission if she has never meet him and he is not on her birthcertificat

Loosely speaking, based upon the facts you've provided: no. When a natural parent fails to maintain a reasonable degree of contact, then they are...

Adoption and termination of rights to a childs biological Father.

I agree with the assessment that there is a case for unfitness against the father (and thus, termination of rights without his consent). I would...

Can I sign the birth certificate

You categorized your own question as an adoption, so you're already going in the right direction. I agree with the other two answers and would add...

Step parent adoption Illinois

Please note that the child support order may be counterproductive to your ability to terminate the father's rights if he contests. I would suggest...

I agree with Ms. Howard that depravity could be the basis, but at least 3 felonies is typically required. Note, however, that the termination could...

Is it necessary to send copies of an adoption to a biological parent, if they are properly served, and notified?

Adoptions are sealed and confidential. If a biological parent was defaulted, then they did not participate in the case. No further notice to them...

Yes, it's very important that you document injuries and issues with photographs. Also note that Illinois is poised to expressly allow this...

What is required to sue an agency for lack of supervision of an adoption case

I practice in Peoria in basically the areas of law you touch upon in your question. I'm familiar with Illinois Mentor, their work, and their...