When is a child considered abandoned

You should file for custody of your nephew's son. The law allows for such a thing where a child has been cared for by a de facto custodian for more...

The order is closing the state court proceeding. Once the discharge is granted in your bankruptcy, the state court case will be dismissed. Jeff

Can my 18 year old boyfriend get full parental control of his 10 month old child even though he hasn't been around much?

As a practical matter, not likely unless you can show mom is not fit. Courts used a best interest test to determine who should have custody. Your...

What should i do about a accident take was done by a towel truck driver

Shouldn't matter to you whether owner files insurance claim, or pays out of pocket. As long as your van gets fixed! Jeff

Can i be charged?

Yes, you can be charged. However, were the police called? If they were, those facts should make it into the police report. It is the police report...

What happens if i violate probation twice for drug use before i found out i was pregnant?

You need an attorney to represent you at the revocation hearing. The attorney will be able to listen to your story and make a good estimate of what...

If a Dwi I had ten years ago had a habitual traffic offender on it,can they use for 3rd now in habitual substance offender?

I understand you feel that this is similar to double jeopardy. Unfortunately the state can do this. The HTV charge was an enhancement predicated...

Conflict of interest.

It is not a conflict of interest. Officers routinely go under circumstances such as this. It's unfortunate there was a relationship with the...

Do I need an lawyer, or am I screwed either way?

Depending on the charge, if you get a lawyer, you may avoid having to appear. I would make sure this is posted for an Illinois lawyer to see.

If my name isnt on the house even though we have been married 8 yrs , am i entitled to anything

Yes you are. There is both a marital and pre-marital interest (assume it eas owned by spouse before married). You are at least entitled to 50% of...