Can I force a paternity test?

I would agree that under the Illinois Parentage Act you would not have standing to bring the alleged father to court, or to ask the court to force...

Unless an order is modified, terminated, abated, etc., it remains in full force and must be followed. The time to have pursued this issue was when...

Can i take my kids out of the state to live somewhere else w/o my ex husband permission? Do my kids have a say?

The facts, as you presented them, would prevent a removal of the children from this jurisdiction without a court order granting you permission.

A woman says she has a baby by my husband, he is in jail and wants a paternity, how can he file for one if the other woman wont?

To carry the issue of standing even further, only your husband can assert his own rights. That is to say, you cannot assert those rights on his...

Can I sue my spause's ex-lover for adultery? We are in Illinois. He moved from Illinois to Indiana.

In addition to the high probability of this type of case going nowhere, there are costs involved in bringing a lawsuit. I would consult with an...

How long does someone has to stay out of their house or away from his kids after he was accused of abusing another children?

I would add that DCFS should have served you with some sort of document informing you of the allegations and the pending investigation. If there is...

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What course of action can I take now that my father has passed if I feel the PoA has over stepped their legal bonds.

The first thing to determine, if you decide to challenge the power of attorney, is where to go to court. Did your father leave a will? If so, has...

What will happen to the other side's request for an outside evaluation if my attorney is stepping down?

You stated that your attorney wants to 'step down' as your counsel. In Illinois you are allowed to terminate your attorney at any time and for any...

Can my father get a court appointed lawyer?

The county does prepare a list of low cost and/or pro bono attorneys. Your father could obtain a copy at Daley Center in downtown Chicago. While he...

How important and what is discovery?

Who actually hired the attorney in question in this matter? Your question seems to indicate that you are asking a question on behalf of someone...