Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

Legal custody with no divorce decree

My wife and I are separated yet still living together. We have 2 girls together and 1 son her former marriage that I adopted over 3 years ago. I would like to accept a job in Georgia, and I would like to take the children with me. However, I would like to give her son a choice, since he is almost 10 years old. We have been married for almost 5 years, and there is no custodial or divorce decree. Do I need her permission to do this? What are my options?


Asked on 5/07/03, 7:27 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mary McDonagh McDonagh-Faherty Law Offices

Re: Legal custody with no divorce decree

Why don't you get a divorce and get a custody decree in place. She does have rights with regards the children and agreements are better than leaving and then having to deal with all those issues down the line.

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Answered on 5/12/03, 4:08 pm


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