That isn’t a question that can be answered easily on here, as there are so many variables. It sounds like you need to get into court. I strongly...

Unfortunately, in the Domestic Relations court, you cannot hire an independent attorney for the child. The representative has to be appointed by...

The law in Illinois protects the reporters of child abuse and neglect and that information cannot be disclosed. However, when you receive the final...

In Illinois, removal is when one parent is seeking to permanently relocate with the minor child either a significant distance within the State or...

It is often confusing as to the manner in which assets are divided. The law requires that the assets be distributed “equitably’ not equally. This...

Yes, it sounds like you have a case for a step-parent adoption. I reccomend consulting a local attorney well versed in adoption law. A Petition for...

Are they trying to take kids?

Usually, "sending it to the State's Attorney" means that they are considering taking it into court to try to get you to comply with services or...

What is the law when you have a divorce decree for visitation and dcfs says kids can not go to visitation ?

The first question is did DCFS do a safety plan for the child? Did you sign it? Did the other parent sign it? If the other parent signed agreeing...

That he is in jail will make him easier to serve! File the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage and have the summons issue; contact the Sheriff's...

Divorcing husband failed to pick up belongings after second court order? Keeps hiding recorders and spy cams when in home?

You have several issues going on with regard to your divorce. It sounds like you have an Order of Protection and a Divorce pending. If you haven't...