Follow Gary's advice. In addition, I always tell people that if there is no contact with the other parent for a year, and they did nothing to...

Will the judge take into consideration that she knew about my record prior to pregnancy?

At least one of them needs to be within the past 5 years. You have a basis to argue your background. If you want to fight the case, the court has...

A non-biological father who signed the birth certificate and provide for the child call DCFS on the mother would he get the kid

Do not call DCFS with the expectation that the child will be with you. That may or may not happen. If the mother says you are not the father, or...

I am trying to get custody of my granddaughter (10-years old) who is in foster care in Arizona. What steps do I take?

AZ law controls so you need a lawyer who is licensed to practice there asap. However, in IL, if a child has been with a foster parent for over a...

Is there a service I can use or can I hire an attorney to draw up legal documents for my adoption case?

Depending on a number of circumstances, adoptions can be complicated. You need experienced counsel to represent you.

Can you terminate adoption or guardianship after doing so with a foster child.

You should not go in to guardianship or adoption if you are not CERTAIN that is what you are willing to do. You are either willing to commit to...

Can an alleged father be denied by the courts to file paternity?

Unfortunately, Utah counsel is not familiar with IL law. Yes, the court can deny a father the right to sue for paternity after the child is 2...

How much time will my child's father get?

No way of knowing. Talk to the State's attorney's office. They should be able to advise you.

No, if you are not the biological father, you should not sign the birth certificate. You should first get married, go to court and do a legal...

What steps do I take to gain custody of my grandson ?

You need to hire a lawyer immediately. These cases can be simple or they can be complicated. I cannot emphasize to you enough that you need to...