You can do either. I would suggest that you retain a lawyer to represent your interests. These cases can be more complicated than they first...

With a DCFS case am I able to allow a family friend to adopt my boys?

If both parents are willing, DCFS will sometimes allow the children to be adopted by someone else. You do have some problems here, though. First...

Can a felon successfully fight an adoption?

Yes, it is possible for a felon to fight an adoption. In this case, it appears to be unlikely. However, you should talk to a lawyer so that...

I gave up my father's rights for my childs step father to adopt but he did not ever adopt. do i still have rights?

You need to show a copy of the consent that you signed to a lawyer so they can double check. These days, an adoption needs to be informed by x...

If you sign a birth certificate to a child that does not have your DNA do you still have parental rights to them?

Yes, if he signed the original Voluntary Acknowledgement of Paternity and did not rescind it, then he is the legal father. Therefore, the only way...

Yes. When a parent is unavailable, the other parent may file an adoption proceeding by publication. Yes, you should be married first. ...

How can I put myself on child support and be able to have visitation rights.

If I understand you correctly, you are saying that there is no order in effect for child support or visitation. If the mother chooses to file for...

What do I do if my husband has an attorney but refuses to file for divorce. I can’t afford an attorney?

contact: Carbondale Office (5) Old National Bank Building, Third Floor 509 South University Avenue Carbondale, Illinois 62901 (618)...

Im seven weeks pregnant and was jumped on?Pressing chargesi

Sounds like u are dealing with it through the police so I am not certain what your question is.

Can the father of my child make us move back to Illinois after i left for safety and had no where to go?

Yes, he can get a court order to make the child return to the state of Illinois. You will be able to explain you position then.