Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

Custody/Visitation

I have three children(11, 10, & 9)that were born out of wedlock, biological father pays child support but has not had any form of contact with them since before his marriage in Feb of 1999. The children have always resided with me, do I have legal custody automaticly or must something be filed in the courts in case the biological father attempts to file for custody (joint) or visitation rights. What options do I have?


Asked on 10/20/03, 1:42 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mary McDonagh McDonagh-Faherty Law Offices

Re: Custody/Visitation

You do not have "legal" custody until you or him go to court and battle it out.

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Answered on 10/20/03, 5:33 pm


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