Child support and daycare ordered by the judge.

Without either of you going back to court you are obligated to follow the order as it is written. If you choose to pay more it is considered a gift.

How can i change lawyer? This has been a journey i wish to end BEFORE 2014. Want to know why this is taking so long to finish?

The best way to end a divorce is to work it out. Make a list of your true priorities. Determine what you really care about and try to compromise on...

If I drop domestic charges will the states attorney pick up the case?

This must be a difficult time all around. The state presses charges so its not up to you. The best thing you can do for him is get him a good...

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Arrested on drug charges, worked my case off, but warrant came up and caused me to loose my job and everything I own. lawsuit?

If there was an agreement with the States Attorneys Office that the specific set of circumstances would not result in an arrest then you could...

Custody/visitation

You are dealing with two issues here. One is the criminal charge of domestic battery and the other is a visitation/custody case. Of course there...

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I'm on 6 month class 4 felony probation, and got a misdemeanor revolked license charge. Will I have to go to jail?

The State will likely file a Petition to Revoke your probation based on the new offense. From there, what happens can vary significatly. The best...

The maximum potential penalty is based on the level of charge - a class A misdemeanor is punishable by a maximum of up to 1 year in jail and up to...

I was served with order of protection papers in her statement there were no threats of violence made by me how did she get it

There are other reasons that an OP can be granted other than a threat of harm or actual physical contact. Domestic violence is defined as...

If a person excepts a plea agreement can his/her lawyer as judge for leniency the day of sentencing?

Yes. At a sentencing hearing your attorney will be able to present evidence in mitigation. The processs is that the state presents evidence in...

Do we need a lawyer to file for divorce?

You can try to draft the paperwork yourselves. In Lake County there is a fantastic self help desk in the law library at the courthouse. If that is...