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After having an order of protection dropped because she did not show. Now she has gotten another one for something else

Joseph's answer | Answered on November 03, 2014

Hire a lawyer and if the OP is baseless ask for sanctions in that she reimburse your attorneys' fees.

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Dcfs investigation

Joseph's answer | Answered on November 03, 2014

If DCFS is involved you should consult with a family lawyer right away. You cannot take these situate s lightly. I don't understand what you mean...

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I never revived child support for my too kids that are now 19, and 24 paternity has always been established but il child support

Joseph's answer | Answered on November 03, 2014

If there is an order of support it may be worthwhile to pursue him depending on how much he owes. You should talk to a lawyer about this in more...

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Child custody. Change in parenting time. Extension request for mediation

Joseph's answer | Answered on November 03, 2014

Go to mediation and ask that your husband pay for it (unless the judgment apportions the cost) based upon your inability to pay. Mediation usually...

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Which is the home state for my child?

Joseph's answer | Answered on November 03, 2014

This is a complicated legal question. You should consult with some lawyers in person or over the phone and think about obtaining representation. ...

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I was pro se then hired an attorney and he won't return my calls. Do I need to file a motion to discharge him?

Joseph's answer | Answered on November 03, 2014

You may want to consider hiring a different lawyer to represent you. That lawyer can then file a motion to substitute in as your counsel and your...

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My daughter alleges abuse during visits to her fathers house by his wifes own children and their mother. Her father wont answer

Joseph's answer | Answered on October 31, 2014

You are correct in that you need a good attorney. You need to move right away to have the father's visitation supervised. Time is of the essence...

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Are there any Illinois custody cases that have dealt with res judicata being denied? Where can they be found

Joseph's answer | Answered on October 30, 2014

Res Jusdicata? Was a custody judgment entered and a case dismissed or something? You need to talk to a family lawyer right away.

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My daughter is emancipated, graduated H.S., but my ex claims she is mentally challenged. Can I be obligated for her support?

Joseph's answer | Answered on October 30, 2014

You need an attorney. This will turn on the determination of whether or not your child is disabled for purposes of section 513. This is a fact...

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Can you have a custody and support order entered while living separately, but not legally separating or filing for divorce?

Joseph's answer | Answered on October 30, 2014

The safest route is to file a petition for divorce or legal separation to ensure that your rights, and the rights of your daughter, are protected...

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After having an order of protection dropped because she did not show. Now she has gotten another one for something else

Dcfs investigation

I never revived child support for my too kids that are now 19, and 24 paternity has always been established but il child support

Child custody. Change in parenting time. Extension request for mediation

Which is the home state for my child?

I was pro se then hired an attorney and he won't return my calls. Do I need to file a motion to discharge him?

My daughter alleges abuse during visits to her fathers house by his wifes own children and their mother. Her father wont answer

Are there any Illinois custody cases that have dealt with res judicata being denied? Where can they be found

My daughter is emancipated, graduated H.S., but my ex claims she is mentally challenged. Can I be obligated for her support?

Can you have a custody and support order entered while living separately, but not legally separating or filing for divorce?