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answered on Jun 16, 2024
Absolutely! Any baby that you adopt is just like your own and you are expected to treat the baby as your own.
Illinois-custody taken by DCFS about 18 mos ago and they gave custody to grandma but birth mom has not completed any DCFS requirements so they have begun termination of rights. was told that if birth mom establishes a trust for baby then the termination of rights will be delayed and then birth mom... View More 
answered on May 10, 2024
No. Nobody cares if mom establishes a bank account for the baby. That does not negate the fact that she has not done anything else.
my parents are moving in with my grandma into a small bedroom and dont have room for me (17) or my brother (16) but my sister will let us move in so were not homeless do my parents have any rights to tell me no even if i would be homeless due to the situation
answered on Mar 31, 2024
Yes. Until you are 18 your parents have control over you. They can decide you live at grandma's on the couch or floor, that all of you go to a homeless shelter or wherever it may be absent filth, bugs or feces.
i want to do it legally without police involvement is this possible can you guys help
answered on Feb 13, 2024
Your sister would need to get temporary guardianship of you. This forum does not provide legal services. She would need a lawyer in the county where you reside.
The mothers daughter was put into foster care, at the end of the month she has court for termination of rights, and she would like to sign those rights over to me and my husband instead. We just want to know if that is even possible and how to proceed if it is.
answered on Jan 11, 2024
I can tell you what would happen in Illinois and the rules should be similar to Illinois. In Illinois, the child would be a ward of the court before a termination of rights case began. The only way you could get the child is if DCFS KY agrees. You need a lawyer who works with DCFS and does... View More
The biological father was the respondent and a copy of the petition was found in his belongings after he died, so I believe he received notice. If the adoption goes through, are the biological father's parental rights terminated, or could it mean something less than that? For example, having... View More
answered on Nov 17, 2023
Your question is difficult to answer because the first sentence you wrote is ambiguous. The biological father "being part of the case" could mean he is joining as a petitioner in the attempt to adopt the child, it could mean he is a respondent who has consented to the adoption, or it... View More
my parents have made false reports and kept me away with an order of protection
answered on Sep 29, 2023
No. With the exception of law enforcement with a warrant or under exigent circumstances, no one may enter a house you own without your permission.
2/2… talked in almost 2 years since the day he was born. My now fiance, soon to be husband wants to know how to go about becoming his legal parent. How should we proceed after marriage?
answered on Aug 9, 2023
After marriage you and your new husband can file a petition for adoption of the child. Do NOT try this on your own -- there are too many opportunities to do it incorrectly and the stakes are too high! Hire an attorney who does adoptions and let him or her make sure all the details are handled... View More
Ever since my 18th birthday me and my adoptive mom havent gotten along and today she told me to leave her house. I have nowhere to go and I'm not sure what options I have.
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answered on Jul 17, 2023
When you turn 18, you're considered an adult in Illinois. If your adoptive parents have asked you to leave and you have nowhere to go, here are some options:
- Reach out to friends or family for temporary accommodation.
- Contact social services or the Department of Children... View More
Father isn’t on the birth certificate and was given many chances to meet his daughter but has only met her once for 5 minutes since she was born he refuses to answer any texts or calls and No DNA test was done. Would we need his consent for the adoption or do we have to take him to court.
answered on May 22, 2023
You either need his written consent or serve him with your Petition for Adoption and give him a chance to appear in court. Don't try this without a lawyer! Adoption has a number of details that need to be handled exactly correctly. Acquiring a child in this manner should not be left to "I... View More
answered on Mar 23, 2022
You need to meet with a lawyer who handles adoptions. This is not something to treat as a do-it-yourself project.
the mother is in jail right now waiting a trial and then will go to prison for a while. I am his wife. We want to prove paternity and totally adopt him as OURS . But don't want him around his "mother" ever again seeing as she is so unfit. We have 4 kids of our own and a house and I... View More
answered on Jan 25, 2022
There are too many variables in your situation for a lawyer to give you solid advice on these issues without sitting down and talking to you and your husband. I encourage you to make an appointment with an attorney in your area who handles adoptions. Also, if DCFS has to due an investigation of you... View More
This includes not paying court ordered child support. We've been together 8 years and married for 3. Do we need her consent?
answered on Sep 30, 2020
You don't necessarily need her consent based on the facts you set forth, but it will be easier if you have her consent. Either way, you are required to provide her formal notice that you're attempting the adoption.
Her biological father was deemed unfit. I have a full time job and financially stable. I do still live at home with them but in the process of finding my own place. The adoption took place 8yrs ago. It was an adoption case.
My house is in awful condition. Its unfit and unsafe to live here. My parents wobt consent to my emancipation and may become violent. I have people that would let me live with them. I dont know what to do.
answered on Mar 14, 2020
It's not easy. To learn how it is done, go to this website: http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs.asp
On the window that opens, click on Chapter 750 FAMILIES.
On the next window that opens, click on 750 ILCS 30/ Emancipation of Minors Act.
Pay particular attention... View More
I have 2 children that my mother has guardianship of and the guardianship was filed in Indiana so I petitioned the court to terminate the guardianship. In return my mother goes and gets an attorney in Illinois and filed for adoption of my 2 children. I have not been notified of the adoption in... View More
answered on Mar 3, 2020
You should immediately hire an attorney in the county where the adoption case has been filed. Bring all the paperwork related to the Indiana guardianship with you to the first appointment with the attorney. Explain what's happening and he or she should take it from there.
I signed my rights away when my daughter was being fostered by my cousin. I had a drinking problem but I’ve been sober for a while now. Can I get my rights back?
answered on Mar 2, 2020
There is no way to answer this without reviewing the paper you signed at the time.
Her legal guardians have taken my daughter from me, filed an emergency motion in Illinois stating to the Judge that they are deciding who speaks/ sees to her, and that they would deny any contact from both parents. My ex (her father) was released from jail with 2 counts of continuous family... View More
answered on Jan 6, 2020
Sounds like there was a case pending in Illinois. If there is an order there contact an attorney in that county in that state. Good luck!
He has lived with us for 3 years and has had no contact with his birth mom for over a year
answered on Apr 29, 2019
Unless there is something you have not mentioned, this should be a simple process.
answered on Dec 14, 2018
Yes, although the formal consent of the person being adopted is required if they are 14 years of age or older. The written consent must be filed with the court.
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