Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

Will County: At what age must a child be to tell a judge she wants to be adopted by her step parent and no further ties to her biological parent?


Asked on 6/02/12, 5:18 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Sue Roberts-Kurpis, Esq. Law Office of Sue Roberts-Kurpis

If she can speak, she can tell the Judge whatever she wants. OTOH, he doesn't have to listen. An adoption by a step-parent with no ties to a biological parent is extreme and unlikely in most circumstances. You need to include some significant facts and re-think your question.

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Answered on 6/02/12, 8:43 pm


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