Can I recover attorney fees in small claims court?

I agree that your best option is to litigate the fees you seek recompense for in family court. Even though the criminal actions terminated in your...

By supplemental appearance I think your lawyer was saying that would mean you filing g a pro se appearance now, rather than having any new lawyer...

Can I hyphenate my daughters last name without the fathers consent?

How is having a particular surname more or less in the child's best interest than having another name? What's the difference? The judge would....

Can I sue my ex for slander if she accuses me of domestic violence, if I have never been convicted?

In a slander (spoken defamation) case, you would basically have to prove the statements at issue were false, even if you were never convicted of...

What rights do i have as a ex stepmom to a 6 yr old girl i raised from 1yr old to5 father an i divorced after 29 yrs of marriage

Regardless of whether a former stepparent adoption is at all possible in Illinois, I'm curious to know if your divorce decree addressed the issue...

Is my daughter entitled to get her stuff and kids stuff out of her and boyfriends home?

I agree with the other answers about using an Emergency OP as a first option. That will enable the Court to deal provisionally with the...

What do i do when i have court ordered visitation tue, thurs and every other weekend and my ex gf keeps refusing visitation?

Your description of the case seems to put you in a good position to enforce the order (if the order is as you say). On one front you should try to...

Can I terminate bio father rights?

If this father (you seem sure he is her biological parent) wants to fight over having a role in your daughter's life, he can petition the court to...

Do I have any recourse? Getting tired of her doing whatever she wants. Why bother with a JPA if there are never any consequences

Just because you think your JPA sets out a standard of conduct, any attorney you will see will want to scrutinize it to make sure. If your...

Can I legally be kicked out at the age of 17 in IL?

Unless you become '"emancipated" through the prescribed legal procedure you are a minor and your mother is obligated to care for you. Once you...