How can I get my husband to adopt my son without fathers consent

Assuming that the man in prison has been legally determined to be the father by a court or by you and he executing and filing with the State a...

Is it legal to get engaged & live with someone prior to divorce & can I request my husband and I get counseling instead of divor

Being engaged has no legal status. Under the recent revisions to Illinois law, you cannot prevent his obtaining a divorce. You can request...

You have raised several possible legal issues which can only be evaluated by an attorney reviewing the court orders and specifics of the children. ...

Does the Illinois Truancy law only apply to absences due to "invalid cause"?

You may be confusing when a parent may be charged with a criminal violation of truancy and the authority of the school district to enact policies...

If your issue is obtaining passports for some or all of the family, then the unpaid child support or the non-cooperation of the other parent may...

I am filing prose I have filed my petition, I am mailing cert. to ex the Notice to Appear/summons, do I need sherrif

A respondent/defendant to a lawsuit may file a voluntary acceptance of service, otherwise the respondent/defendant has to be served the summons by...

What rights does the father of my child have

While the law reserves the parenting rights to mother until a court order provides otherwise, as a practical matter, if you grant the father...

My fiance and I will be getting married sometime this year. Can I be held responsible for her premarital medical bill debt?

You should consult an attorney in person as to a pre-marital agreement, asset sheltering, keeping finances separate, or other steps that might make...

If I missed a court date for an OP set against me due to car trouble can I petition the court for another appearance?

Reopening an order is a technical process and you need to consult an attorney in person as to your options.

A friend of mine has just got paper on child support from California he lives in Illinois is there a way he can get a dna test?

Your friend would need to take the paperwork to an attorney to review in person. There are issues as to whether California or Illinois would have...