Can DCFS take my children if I decline to sign a consent form for them to interview my 10 years daughter alone?

You should speak with an attorney who has experience working with DCFS immediately. DCFS investigations should not be taken lightly no matter how...

If both parties have signed a temporary agreement for guardianship can she bring the police to my house to take baby

It depends on the type of paper work that you used. A proper Short-Term Guardianship form, when properly executed, can give you guardianship of...

Do I have to return my 5 year old son to his mother?

Unfortunately, if you are not married to the mother, you don't really have any rights as a father unless you go to court and petition for...

Will i be able ro go home if there is no child abuse found

When you say go home what do you mean? I'm guessing you were asked to leave the home where the child lives due to a safety plan that was put in...

Its been for months that's dcfs took temporary custody. How long can my case go ?

Unfortunately, once DCFS takes temporary custody of your child it can take years to get your child back. You should have a caseworker and a...

Can I get divorced and stay at home with my young kids?

The answer to your question revolves around many factors including your husband;s income, length of marriage, your education, work history and...

Is it required for me to pay for my two sons auto insurance when they get their license. My ex is taking to court on Thursday?

We see this exact situation fairly often. The general consensus by the courts is that auto insurance and cars for teenagers is optional not...

Selected as the best answer

Unfortunately, your story is not the first. DCFS lies and breaks protocol on a regular basis. It's sad and frustrating and unfair. But, honestly,...

Is it true divorced parents can only receive joint custody?

Illinois got rid of the term "custody" in order to push parents to focus more on the decision making responsibilities as opposed to "winning...

Can I get paternal rights taken away?

It is possible to terminate his parental rights based on Abandonment (no contact for 12 months or more) and failure to support the child (providing...