Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

I am a teacher and have a former student who is considered homeless. I am a single father of 2 sons...only one lives at home, but for the last 4 years I have considered this girl my daughter. She has no stable home and wants to move in with me and my son,who is a sophomore and like a brother to her, while she attends college . The problem is some people think this would look inappropriate. Remember she is 18, and no longer a high school student. We have a father/daughter relationship and we have her mother's blessing...her dad isn't around much. I know members of the community/school board may have issues with this due to my marital status. I can handle the snide comments, I just want to protect her and my job...after all she's my "daughter" and dads protect their kids.

Asked on 6/07/10, 10:57 pm

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Jonathan Shimberg Shimberg and Crohn, P.C.

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Frankly your question does not present any family law issues. The person is an adult and can live where she wants. One can not get custody of an adult. It is a question of "ethics" or appropriateness, and not a question for this forum. If you adopted the child, could they complain? Is there a "morals" clause in your contract, and would this be a violation of that provision. A question for school law or labor lawyers.

Answered on 6/08/10, 4:18 am

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