any one knwo illinois abandonment laws?
i have a 13 mo old child for 6 months now. Called mother has only ounces. she was indicato with abandonment, abuse, and neglect. child but was never filled with dcfs although They did make us her caretakers and ran background checks and checked out our home. we would really like to Adopt the child but the mother will not relinquish her rights. but does not attempt to take her back either. we are really inlove with her and would like to Adopt her. investigation is close with dcfs homes. I know any one know what I Should do or should i wait longer. how long before it is Considered abandonment in illinois. i need to travel to central america and do not know what to do. help!!
February 18th, 2012 at 3:55 am
A child is not a piece of property like a stereo. Unless or until the parent legally puts the child up for adoption or relinquishes Their parental rights, you have to wait. I would not try to take the child out of the country without the mother’s permission. At any time Could she decides she wants to turn her life around and be a decent mother and then you’d have a real legal mess.