Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

Child Custody

My friend has a child, he and his ex are both highschool students and had a child, he has helped take care of the child since he found out that he was going to be a father, he has tried to get them back together but his ex wont let him, she is threatening on taking the child away and never letting him see it again, they have been asking him for help and he always go over to their home to help them, but now she is threatening to call the cops on him if she sees him get anywhere near their home, what can he do, is there any way for him to get anywhere near his child.


Asked on 12/01/08, 7:49 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Motty Stone Law Offices of Motty Stone

Re: Child Custody

Your friend should go to a lawyer and get custody formalized in court. He should realize though that he will probably be paying child support for the next 18 years.

I recommend, before formalizing anything, that your friend get a test done to ensure that he is the father. I am sure that he loves the child and is willing to help, but he does not want to get stuck supporting someone else's baby.

Please feel free to give us a call if you have any questions.

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Answered on 12/02/08, 9:09 am
John Steele Steele Law Firm

Re: Child Custody

Of course. He has a right to see his child. Of course, it take going to court to enforce those rights.

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Answered on 12/01/08, 9:52 pm


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