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How long does DCFS have for a school investigation, and do they have to interview the person being accused?
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Answered on December 28, 2015
I agree with the above comments. DCFS is difficult to work with and can move at their own pace. Please remeber they are investigating a matter and...
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I live in the state of Illinois. Do I need to have retained a lawyer in order to file for a dissolution of marriage?
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Answered on December 28, 2015
No you do not. but anytime real property and children are involved, it is worth having an attorney involved to draft the agreement so that it is...
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Would this qualify for a simplified divorce that we could do ourselves without legal retainers and payments? Did I missanything?
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Answered on December 28, 2015
While you do not qualify for a joint simplified divorce, you should be able to find an attorney you will draft the agreement for a reasonable...
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Can a Judge rule I have to work or reduce my maintaiance by what I could earn of I worked ? It seems wrong
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Answered on December 28, 2015
It sounds like you need an attorney to represent you and guide you through this process. Yes, a judge can impute income onto you; but there are...
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If we get divorced who will I get the custody of kids? Will I have to bear any alimony?
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Answered on December 28, 2015
As stated above, the law is changing in 2016 to remove custody. Now, it will be an assignment of parental rights and parenting time. You really...
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What can I do to get my child back if he refuses to give me his address so I can get her? Should I just hire a lawyer ?
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Answered on December 28, 2015
Yes, you need an attorney immediately.
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What can I do to get his things and dog (no shelter) off of my property while I'm there?
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Answered on December 28, 2015
Definitely change the locks. Send him a written notice that if he does not retrieve his possessions by a date certain, you will consider them...
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How can I get a divorce? How long will it take? and Do I need a lawyer?
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Answered on December 16, 2015
Yes you can get a divorce. As noted above, it would greatly benefit you to have legal counsel. He/she will be able to guide you through the...
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How do we get child support stopped when there is a protection order?
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Answered on December 15, 2015
You need to file a motion to modify child support ASAP to get the maximum retro active benefit. I concur that your husband would benefit from legal...
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How can I avoid this on my record? do I need a lawyer? what to expect in court, jail? Why a call and no arrest, odd? Can it drop
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Answered on December 15, 2015
You need an attorney ASAP. Your communications and handling of this matter have only made it worse; and now you apparently have a criminal charge....
