DCFS, once notified, will take legal custody of the child. Until the Mother and Father sign the birth certificate and/or DNA testing is done and a...

What happens to community property if not divided on divorce date?

Depends on the property. If the property in question is real estate - then if your name is listed as owner, he cannot sell it without your...

They can even give "no notice" if they make the right allegations. The bigger issue is - he LIED about the notice - which means he can be held in...

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What does it take for the father to lose all rights?

Do not file for custody or support. He has NO legal rights. Until those rights are established, he cannot "come and take the baby". If the he...

Can i make sure that the father gets no rights to my babies?

You want the best for your children, but you PICKED HIM TO BE THE FATHER! Isn't he the best? Your concerns are a very common one - but this...

How do I get my 12 year old son back that I raised?

Also, you don't indicate if the father has ever had his rights established. If not, the police may assist you in getting the child...

Another man signed the child's birth certificate but I took a DNA test and it's mine. I want to be in his life , what to do.?

There are a lot of factors to consider. You want to be in the child's life - and that is understandable. But, look at the big picture. How is...

Will my child support increase if my cihldrens mother quits her job and goes to college?

There are several factors to consider. If your child is under the age of 5, and the mother has primary custody, she is not required to maintain...

What can I do about a divorced that was never finalized?

I agree. There are SO many fact specific questions that need to be answered. Was your community terminated? How? "Quit claim for $1" is...

My American spouse is unfaithful. We're having a green card process going on.

I changed the category to immigration as that seems to be your main focus. Most family law attorneys will not be able to advise you about the...