How does non-custodial parent force custodial parent to send teen into drug rehab in Illinois

This is a very sad situation. Something should have been done a long time ago. At this point, any petition brought in the family court will...

The simple answer is - yes. The slightly longer answer is that you and your attorney should have signed an engagement letter (a/k/a retainer...

I was summoned to court for a credit card debt and I don't have the required fee. What do I do?

Generally speaking, most small claims courts don't pay any attention to whether a Defendant has paid the appearance fee. If you are required to do...

I wanna get my child out da system n back home with his family I dnt trust da agency's Foster parents nor my pd. Or judge

First of all, you will have little credibility with any court if you speak like you write. Text language here is difficult to read and even harder...

My son needs to get out of his mother's house. We have joint custody, but he lives with her and I pay support...however...

The age of your son is important. Perhaps he can discuss his problem with the youth officer in his home town. The youth officer may have some...

How do I locate my son's father so he can pay child support?

You need to hire a private detective. A lawyer cannot ydo you much good unless and until you locate your con's father. Good luck!

My aunt wants to be my legal guardian but we don't know what we need to do

Your aunt is wrong. You do not need a guardian unless you are a disabled adult. Why does your aunt want to establish a guardianship? If it is...

Can divorce papers be signed if both parties agree after a motion of default has been filed by the petitioner?

If you have sent a notice to your husband of your intent to seek a default and he does not appear in court on the date set for your motion, then he...

Insurance/ Medical

It is difficult to understand your question because you refer to "it." What is "it?" Are you divorced? Is this a temporary order? Is this a...

Adoption of my son

You have a good case for adoption of your son by your husband. However, adoption law is very tricky and this is not something you can do by...