Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

Relinquishment of child by father

My 2 1/2 yr. old son's father is court ordered to pay support but he (father) will not have anything to do with him. My new husband would like to adopt my son. I know we need a lawyer but we can't afford to hire lawyers. We have searched the internet for a form to relinquish the father's rights but we're unable to find one. Is there such a form and how do we go about this?


Asked on 6/08/01, 1:09 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
David Shestokas Shestokas, & Associates

Re: Relinquishment of child by father

Voluntary relinquishment of parental rights is provided for by Illinois law. There is a form available to start the process. I suggest you contact the County Clerk's office of the county in which the child resides.

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Answered on 6/28/01, 2:32 pm


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