Illinois Child Custody Legal Questions

If it turns out you are the biological father, that would give you certain legal rights.? A skilled parentage attorney would need to discuss this matter with you in greater detail, & ask you many questions, in order to give you the complete, proper legal advice you need (& a quote to represent you).... Read More

Only two ways to accomplish what you are seeking to do:? either obtain an "Agreed Court Order" signed by both your ex-husband & a Domestic Relations judge at the court where your were divorced, or seek to obtain a "Court Order" signed by just a Domestic Relations judge at the court where you were divorced, if your ex-husband doesn't agree to moving the child.... Read More

The biological father would not be required to pay back support unless you tried to obtain that before an adoption. If you seek child support he will likely seek visitation, which a court may grant. If you merely seek for your husband to adopt the child and give the father appropriate notice he may do nothing and your adoption will go smoothly. If he objects to the adoption, then you can seek child support. Your act of adopting does not require him to pay anything whatsoever.... Read More

She can allege in an adoption case that you are an unfit parent, yes, but you can fight that allegation in the case. If you don't, her new husband would be able to adopt your daughter without your consent. A skilled adoption attorney would need to discuss this matter with you in greater detail, & ask you many questions, in order to give you the complete, proper legal advice you need in this matter (& possibly a quote to represent your legal interests). Schedule a consultation ASAP. Once the matter is resolved to your satisfaction, you'll be glad you paid the money to hire a quality adoption attorney & properly protect your, & your daughter's, legal rights.... Read More

Yes, bank accounts can be frozen for child support arrearages. Also, just because the child has reached age 18 doesn't automatically stop child support, you or your attorney need to bring a motion to discontinue child support (of course, the arrearage matter would still need to be dealt with).... Read More

By filing the complaint, you have forced your attorney to ask leave to withdraw. A conflict now exists between the two of you. Whether his conduct is appropriate is no longer relevant. What motions have been filed and still have not been ruled on are not clear. If there was a motion to change custody to you and it has not yet been ruled on, then it can be argued that such a motion is also a request to terminate support. Unfortunately rules are not always strictly followed in a divorce context. There could be many reasons why this has not been concluded some of which may have a reasonable explanation. 508 requires you have a copy of your agreement. You should have been given one when you hired the attorney.... Read More

If you have an ex-wife, then the judgment for dissolution of marriage should make provision for custody and visitation, If it does not, then you can seek relief from the court that entered the divorce. Unless there is a court order for visitation, you have no enforceable rights, if one of you has custody of the children.... Read More

The reality here is that without court orders for legal decision making authority, and parenting time, there is nothing for a police officer or sheriff's deputy to enforce. Speak with an experienced family law attorney and he or she will explain to you the process needed to obtain parenting time orders.that an officer can assist in enforcing.... Read More

You need to try to get a court order permitting you to relocate the child. The domestic relations courts use the standard of, is it in the best interests of the child to relocate? A skilled domestic relations attorney would need to discuss this matter with you in greater detail, & ask you many questions, in order to give you the complete, proper legal advice you need. Schedule a consultation ASAP. Once the matter is resolved to your satisfaction, you'll be glad you paid the money to hire a skilled attorney, & properly protect your, & your child's, legal rights.... Read More

A skilled custody attorney would need to discuss this matter with you & your husband in greater detail, & ask both of you many questions, in order to give both of you the complete, proper legal advice you seek (& possibly a quote to represent your husband). Schedule a consultation ASAP. Once the matter is resolved to your husband's, & your, satisfaction, you both will be glad you paid the money to hire a well-qualified attorney & properly protect your husband's, & his children's, legal rights.... Read More

You don't say whether your son's father has actually been adjudged the father in a court order. So a skilled custody attorney would need to discuss this matter with you in greater detail, & ask you many questions, in order to give you the complete, proper legal advice you need (& possibly a quote to represent you). Schedule a consultation ASAP. Once the matter has been resolved to your satisfaction, you'll be glad you paid the money to hire a well-qualified attorney & properly protect your, & your son's, legal rights.... Read More