Does my 15 yr old have the right to not have his father present at counseling or a court hearing?

If the counseling is court ordered and the judge allows Dad to be present, then your son doesn't get to decide. However, if this is private...

Is there anything I can do? I have spoken with an attorney once and it doesn't look very good.

The biological mother, assuming she is playing an active role in raising the child too, will have the ability to determine with whom the child may...

You need to speak with someone who is familiar with the DCFS process to assist you. Family court and DCFS proceedings are not the same. Best of...

I'm marry to a heroin addict, I have a 3 year old with her. I want full custody of my child and a restraining order against her.

Proof will be your toughest hurdle, but you need to speak with a family law attorney who can advise you once they know the facts and details of...

I can not afford GAL. Do I have any alternative?

If you request that the Court appoint a child's representative or GAL for the children, or the Court decides to do that on it's own motion, they...