Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

I am a victim of domestic violence w my husband and we have a child together. He is the father of our child but he did not sign the birth certificate. Does he still have legal rights to our child. He is currently in jail as of 12/31/11 for felony domestic violence.


Asked on 1/02/12, 5:35 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
David Gotzh Law Office of David Gotzh

Until he relinquishes his rights, the child reaches 18 years of age, or a court orders otherwise - as the father he can petition for visitation, custody, et. al.

Getting it, however, is a different matter.

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Answered on 1/02/12, 5:38 pm


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