What should I do if my wife included our children in an EOP?

You actually can file a motion to have a re-hearing on the Emergency Order of Protection instead of waiting for the 21 days. That would be your...

Yes you can agree with your ex to do a lump sum payout as opposed to monthly payments, however, it must be an agreed order entered and approved by...

What?

Yes it basically means that the child support most likely goes back to a prior date. Nunc pro tunc basically means "goes back to."

Can dcfs come and investigate me after a problem that had nothing to do with me or my kids but with people staying at the place?

Unfortunately, DCFS can still investigate you if they believe you played some part in the abuse and neglect that may have taken place. For...

Just indicated by dcfs on my 16 year old is the case now closed?

Time is of the essence once you have been indicated by DCFS. You only have 30 days to appeal. If you do not appeal or if you lose on appeal you...

How can we get shared custody?

You cannot have shared custody with your grandmother. What you can do is give your grandmother short term guardianship which allows her to...

Am I responsible to pay for half of my son's Driver's Education?

Well there's two different ways to approach this: 1. Are you legally bound? The answer is not really. Unless your Judgment specifically says...

Can the judge drop a no contact order on the first court date?

You have the ability to voluntarily dismiss a Petition for Order of Protection if you are the Petitioner.

Are we going against the law if we are letting our kids sleep later than 10:30 p.m?

No it is not child abuse to allow a group of 12 year olds to stay up until 2am for a sleepover. Now if this was an everyday type of thing and the...

Can I get custody of my little brother?

What you would really be looking for is become your brother's guardian. You will not be able to be the custodian if he has two parents that are...