CAN I GET INTO TROUBLE IF I DONT TELL DCFS WHERE MY NEWBORN BABY IS

I agree -- if you have a newborn baby, and DCFS is involved, you need to talk to an attorney right now. An attorney who handles DCFS matters can...

Can my dad get primary custody of my siblings?

Until the judge hears the evidence, and rules one way or the other, either parent has the potential to be the primary custodian of the children. ...

Do I have to force my daughter to see her father?

No, you do not have to accommodate his requests for visitation. From what you say here, he is inconsistent, and has drug and criminal issues. For...

Can police get involved when a girl (age 20) post on Facebook that her dad sent wine in a care package to her college?

Yes, the police can get involved if someone reports these facts. Providing alcohol to a minor is obviously illegal. I would be concerned about...

My husbands attorney filed for divorce and mailed me the summons and offered to file my appearance... Is this unethical?

That is not unusual. Attorneys often send out these documents before having a sheriff come knocking -- as a courtesy, or to save a little bit on...

Mt ex- Best Friend got a falsified emergency restraining order against me. What do I have to do to fight it?

There are ways to defend against an OP, but most likely you will need to appear in court at least once, no matter how you proceed. You or your...

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How long does it take toget child support after

The order that re-established the support should also say when it begins, and how. If you're unsure, take the order to an attorney to help you...

Im married to someone that is in the military and is stationed in another state. Can my kids dad stop me from moving?

Yes, as previously answered, if you move with the children your husband could file something in court asking you to return to Illinois. However,...

At what age can a child be able to choose what parent they want to live with.

Never. A child cannot choose which parent he or she will live with. Only an adult can -- and as other attorneys have answered, that is at age 18....

Family Law

Short answer: Yes, a divorce attorney may inquire as to the employment of an opposing party. Typically, employment issues are fair game and...