Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois
Guardianship
What do I need to do in order for my child to go to someone else insteead of her father...I want her god-parents to have custody of her in case something happen to me and not her father
Asked on 9/30/08, 10:05 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
John Steele
Steele Law Firm
Re: Guardianship
You need to prove to the court that the father is unfit, and should lose his rights (which are strong) to raise the child. Normally, if he is the only parent left, the courts will usually allow him to raise his child (unless of course, he is unfit).
Answered on 9/30/08, 10:08 am