if a court issued an order of protection after a contested hearing or in the event you did not appear to contest the allegations in the petition,...

Will I get in any legal trouble for denying my daughter's dad visitation?

if there is no court order saying what his parenting time is, then he has none. you need not give her to him unless there is a court order saying...

What is the best way to fight for custody of the 1-year-old my family has been taking care of since the end of July?

without a court5 order, you and others in your house have no kind of legal rights to him. immediately find a lawyer to discuss guardianship with...

Can I move out on my own of i'm 18 and in 11th grade in Illinois?

yes, if you are 18, you may live wherever you wish that will permit it.

How can I file for child support and parental responsibilities?

you find a lawyer to help you with this. you file a petition for divorce, or legal separation, altho the latter may not solve your situation as...

Does child support cover children's health insurance through their moms employer?

you are only liable if and when a judge says you are. if you are on ssdi, do the children qualify for medicaid? if so, that is the answer.

Does a mother have custody?

if there is no legal father, then the child has only one parent, the mother. then she is the one who has the right to make decisions for and about...

If my sons father has no legal right over my son, can I leave the state without his permission and/or leave the country?

if in the op case you alleged that he is the father, if he did not deny that, then he is the father. then he has rights. one right is for his child...

What type of Attorney do I need to sue the Division of Children Support Services?

it is unlikely that you will be able to successfully sue the child supt. division of the ill. dept. of healthcare and family services. most likely...

What are my right if I'm pregnant and my Husband he is not responsible

are you saying that your husband is not the biological father? are you certain? the law presumes that he is since you and he are married to each...