You can file a petition to change her surname. It is not automatic because the court will consider all the reasons why you are a requesting a name change and the father's involment in the child's life. You should consult with an attorney.

Probably not, although you may be able to get her held in contempt of court.

Child support is typically only collectible beginning on the day a request for it is filed with the court.

This is a question you'll have to ask the school, since they are the only ones that know the answer.

Yes. Chapter 7 could wipe it out.

In Illinois, the father would have to establish paternity. When joint custody is awarded, there would also be an order for a parenting plan. The parenting plan would specify visitation times for both parents. Neither parent would be able to keep the baby from the other.

Get a child support/custody order.

Did you present your motion to the court?

The court should have entered an order setting the tentative schedule.

The court doesn't give you a first court date without you asking for it.

You will not get a response from the court without having a trial.

You have to present your motion to the court by scheduling it per the clerk's instructions.

The court will then set a briefing schedule and set the matter for hearing.

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As long as you complied with the court order, there should be no issues with your actions that you described.

You need to file a Petition to Establish Paternity. Obviously you both should not be drinking in the presence of the child as it caused you both to not have very good judgment. In court you will be able to establish custody and set a parenting schedule.

Unless you have a custody judgment in Illinois, any court case will have to be in Nevada.

Diplomacy is easier than court. Would the mother be amenable to a conversation? I would start there first.

Good luck!

Assuming you are not married to the mother, the name on the birth certificate does not determine whether you are the legal father.

To be the legal father, if you are not married to the mother, one these things has to happen:

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If your former spouse voluntarily quit his or her job, the court can impute income to him or her. If you are providing the children with a loving and stable home, the court may not want to remove the children from it. The court encourages stability of environment for the children.

From what you have alleged, I do not believe the court will change Residential custody and decision making. Your former spouse has a history of not obeying court orders and the court will not take that lightly. If your former spouse voluntarily quit his or her job, the court can still enforce the... View More

Once you're 18 years old you're legally an adult. You can move out without her consent unless you are developmentally disabled and she is your court-appointed guardian. This is rare. You would know if this happened since the court proceedings would have been within the past year and you... View More

Yes, she can, unless there is a court order.

The father could file a custody case and file a motion to maintain the status quo. If the motion is granted there will be a court order establishing the current schedule and saying that mother cannot do whatever she wants.

Depending on his past actions, you might be able to file for an order of protection.

I would put your local police and school on alert regarding his background and his intentions.

Hi! If the kids are in Illinois, you need to start either a custody or divorce case depending on whether you're married.

Once the case begins, the judge may schedule mediation which will be an opportunity to talk the father what you're hoping for.

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The age at which a child can determine where they live is when they become an adult under the law, namely his or her 18th birthday.