Id like to decrease a no contact order in Illinois. Im also want someone other than state to represent me and cant find one.

Hiring private counsel is always possible. You need to be very sure you want to put yourself at risk to assist in his rehab. The reduction in the...

You would be a widower and be able to keep all the property in Joint Tenancy. Any property in her name only would be in her estate. Has she done a...

My husband has guardianship of me & is abusive I have an OP can I use this to remove him from being my guardian.

It comes down to the text of the Order of Protection and whether he is guardian of your person or your estate. If he is guardian of your person,...

What would my child be charged with if someone is claiming my minor child helped their child TRY and commit suicide?

This is a public forum, don't post statments that can be used as admissions against your child. Your child might be facing a delinquency proceeding...

If I'm 15 , & need to runaway can I get in trouble or even when in 18?

Where is your father? He is in the best position to help you and your brother.He can petition the Court for an Order of Protection and for...

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The police video taped me telling my statement in a domestic violence case, so will i have to testify against my boyfriend.?

You will have to testify as his lawyer can't cross examine (ask questions) of a video recording where that is the primary evidence of his actions....

Legally,how should a legal summons be given to you?

Attorneys are now allowed to issue summonses on their own signatures. Is this a support matter in front of Judge Nordquist? The HFS office in...

Can petitioner finalise a divorce if responder is not agree with it and won't sign

Are you from Eastern Europe by chance? It seems from your writing that your English has some effect from the languages spoken there. As to his...

I need to get a protective order dropped and i am court ordered to take a specific class but am unable to drive to that city

Have you called the class provider? Is it possible to take their class online? If it is, then driving is not an issue. The Court ordered the class,...

Exactly what is the judgment for dissolution of marriage?

The simple difference; The Petition is a pleading asking for relief, being a dissolution of the marriage. The Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage...