Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

My sons father left exactly 1 week after he was born, to another country.When I was pregnant I found out he had gone to jail for sexually harassing a 13 year old girl(he was 18) at that time. He left because of this and I haven't heard from him since. I'm trying to figure out what the best thing to do to get sole custody for my son. I know he is never coming back because he hasn't registered as a sexual predator for almost 3 years now, and there is a warrant out for his arrest. What can I do to get sole custody of my son?


Asked on 2/19/10, 2:49 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jonathan Shimberg Shimberg and Crohn, P.C.

You have sole custody of your child. Unless and until there is a VAP or a court order, the father has no rights. You can not terminate his rights.

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Answered on 3/02/10, 1:42 pm


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