What consquences is my 14 year old son facing?

I am changing the category to juvenile so that someone who practices in that area in IL can answer. If he doesn't have an attorney all ready, he...

Do I have options? What about safe harbor act?

I am changing the category to child abuse. Unfortunately, I have seen DCS obtain a severe abuse finding for a dirty screen during pregnancy. The...

What should i do?

I am changing the category to juvenile. You should hire an attorney to represent you. If you can't afford to do that, you should ask that an...

Wrongful dismissal?

Civil service protections do not usually apply until you make it through the probationary period. Best of luck finding a new job.

Can my grandmother get custody of me w/o my mom’s consent quickly?

Yes, your grandmother could possibly get custody of you quickly. She needs to contact an attorney to discuss all of the facts and options. If she...

If I have residential custody, can I still enroll her in my Ex husbands school district! We share custody otherwise.

It depends on the school system and whether you have joint educational decision making and where she spends time during the school week. In...

You can try to get an emergency order of the court allowing you to go get the children. If you don't have an attorney, call one immediately. If...

Once the federal court dismissed chargers on defendant can the state pick up the charge?

Yes, they could even if the charges weren't dismissed. It just doesn't happen very often that way.

Can I get fired for my first corrective action?

Unless you are entitled to civil service protection (preferred service for state employees), then yes, you can be fired. The only other situation...

I lied to get an order of protection against my husband and I want to drop it. Will I get in trouble for lying?

Yes, you can, but I have never seen it happen. More often than not, women will come in and say that they lied because they have reunited with...