Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois
adoption
i have a 17 year old. was adopted by a family member. is pregnant and wants to come back with me. tried everything but cant get her back. what can i do? is there anything?
Asked on 6/25/00, 9:04 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: adoption
Hello. Under Illinois law,
adoptions are generally
final. However from a
practical point of view,
your daughter will soon have
reached the age of majority
and will be able to legally
make her own decisions which
seems to be her desire to
move with you. In an adoption
the birth certificate is altered and all parental
rights are legally terminated.
Therefore, I would suggests
waiting it out, until she
turns 18 and then she can
move with you.
Answered on 9/02/00, 1:36 am