Can I move my 16 yr old within the state?

Legally, you can move the child anywhere within the state of Illinois, unless the JPA states otherwise. However, you must look at the JPA, and...

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How do i go about signing my rights away for my son?

Are you willing to sign away your parental rights? Do you realize that you can still be held responsible to pay child support? If you want to do...

How long does a child have to live in illinois for the father to file for custody

There are forms for adoption where she can sign away her rights and allow you to have the child. Definitely if you're providing a home for the...

How is it decided in court who gets custody of a child, with two single independent parents?

It's really hard to win a case when the other side has an attorney and you don't. But, there are a few things to consider: 1) who has been the...

If nothing has been filed in court, does this mean that this is a biological parent who was never married? If there was a divorce, there would be...

How do I get an attorney to file a judge's ruling

If I were your attorney, I would not be pleased with your efforts to try and force me to do something that is unethical and inappropriate. Your...

If father is moving to FL with new family and leaving real son behind how long before abandonment comes into play?

I don't practice Family Law in your state, but I've dealt with this situation many times. Regardless of how long abandonment takes in your state,...

What will happen if the victim a domestic violence case doesnt show up?

You definitely need to talk to your public defender if you were appointed one. Otherwise, hire an attorney to help you.

How do I obtain my own expert child custody evaluator if I don't have legal custody of my daughter?

You really need an attorney to do this. Typically, in IL, each party is entitled to their own expert child custody evaluator, but you have to pay...

Can I make my spouse pay for the divorce?

Check with legal aid to see if they can represent you in the divorce - that covers your attorney's fees and your filing fees. Otherwise, if...