What is the statue of limitations on child abuse. The abuse took place in Chicago, IL .

Hi, thanks for your question. I am sorry that this woman abused you and your sister. Your question relates more to law in Illinois than...

Taken into custody for old speeding ticket while on probation, is that a violation? Should I tell my PO?

Hi, thanks for your question. I agree with prior advice. I also give the advice that it's best to be upfront with the PO, if it seems that you...

I'd like to know the least expensive but most effective process to get 2 different tenants to leave my home.

Hi, thanks for your question. Since you say that there is no written lease, a court would view this as a month-to-month tenancy. This means you...

How can I get my daughters father who signed the birth certificate, I want his right terminated.

Hi, thanks for your question. I am agreeing with prior advice. This doesn't look like a situation where a court would terminate rights, because...

Step child is 15 and asked me to adopt her

Hi, thanks for your question. My advice is that you be up front with the court on your background. As Mr. Austin points out, your background...

Can I have the father of my daughters rights taken away?

Hi, thanks for your question. What does "we agreed he would get her" mean? Is there a court order which tells everyone that is what the...

How does my soon to be exhusband file a response to my complaint and summons for our divorce?

Hi. thanks for your question. Prior advice is correct. Your local courthouse may also have a resource for forms as well. I think the Michigan legal...

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My husband was arrested for domestically abusing me. Can I move his stuff out of our house?

Hi, thanks for your question. Mr. Brennan has given good advice. You are dealing with two separate issues here. First: As part of his criminal...

I have been married for 20 years and going through a divorce my husband is trying to leave me nothing what are the chancesofthat

Hi, thanks for your question. I can't say that it is likely, but if there is nothing to divide, it's possible. I would assume your interests are...

If I go to a mediator for my divorce and don't agree what happens next and how long can it take

Hi, thanks for your question. It's hard for me to guess at how long this might take without more facts. As Mr. Bowyer points out, the timelines for...