Stepmom Implementing Partners Boy

[Chadwik]

Natural dad wishes me (stepmom) to look at his boy 13, (mom is dead), we've been committed for more than 4 decades, citizens of illinois  what're the methods?  boy is okay with me implementing him we requested him what he'd like. You want to prevent large expenses, may we do that pro-SE?  or restricted lawyer use?  as there's no additional guardian to deal with?. Thanks<br />
I Actually Do wish to accomplish this I ENJOY his son,, 

[Bao]

Because the additional guardian is dead, you have experienced a reliable connection committed towards the dad, you clearly possess a background using the kid, and also the child is outdated enough to voice his acceptance, the procedure really should not be awfully complex. Google for that probate portion of the local state judge - they ought to have a plan of the procedure and also the types for initating an ownership activity available. It never AFFECTS with an attorney appear anything over before distributing it, but a lot of the groundwork you ought to be ready to deal with yourself.

[Fahey]

Bite the bullet and hire an attorney. This is not a good DIY project.

[Masoud]

The posts railing against the legal system derailed the original thread.