There are too many unknown factors to predict whether your boyfriend will be taken into custody. He should be prepared to discuss or show all the...

Where can I do community service?

Check with the Court where you were sentenced. Assuming they will accept any not-for-profit, you can volunteer at the park district, library,...

Can dcfs remove children from their home because a mother has a lawyer

There has to be more to the story. The foster parents should contact an attorney who does DCFS work right away.

Yes you can do a voluntary surrender of parental rights. You’d even be eligible to enroll in the adoption registry since it was voluntary. However,...

The very short answer is they can’t tell you what has to be done. You have to agree to it willingly or you can tell DCFS no to the placement and...

How should I handle this situation?

I highly recommend you contact an attorney who practices in DCFS law. These cases have a way of taking on a life of their own. Before you call the...

What do I have to do to get my son back that was taken away from my mother who had to custody of my son because of a dcfs case?

I highly recommend that you contact an attorney who practices in child law. This is a niche area that not everyone practices in. There are many...

Discovery tendered means the prosecutor provided your lawyer with copies of police reports, videos, etc. for the case.

If he is charged with a felony, he is facing a possible sentence of prison time. He should have a lawyer represent him, so the attorney can present...

How long would you have to wait to get a domestic battery charge expunged after it has been dismissed?

The local rules may vary from county to county. You may be able to file sooner that what I am discussing here. I suggest you call the clerk to...