How does a order of protection work if the person who was severed lives in the same house?

The question cannot be answered without a review of the petition and resulting order. There are different types of relief that can be granted. ...

Your post does not give a time frame, You should consult a family law attorney, maybe one in Illinois and Indiana. Under a law known as the...

Can I file for a custody case in the US even if the child is overseas?

The Hague Convention can come into play for enforcing VISITATION in an international situation. Your post invokes custody. Analysis begins with...

Your factual situation is impossible to asses in a general advice forum like this. You need to consult an attorney familiar with abuse and neglect...

The bottom line to your question is that it would be very difficult because you have to displace both parents, which works contrary to what you...

stepchildren don’t factor in unless there is a legal obligation, but you can review the statutes for maintenance and child support online at...

Can I move my child out of state?

Insufficient information in the post to answer. Specific statute governs relocation (as it is called) in most cases. Check www.illinoislegalaid.org...

Can I still request QDRO?

It’s not likely a QDRO but a QUILDRO involved. There is a bit of difference. Bigger deal is to know what didn’t get done. Had a case where client...

How can my friend’s family help our friend?

From a bit of confusing content on the post, the chance of a non-relative gaining custody is virtually nil. Intervention by the authorities...

If my parenting plan says I have to be 10 feet away from my ex and she keeps coming within 10 feet, how do I get her to stop?

If this is indeed a continuing problem, closely review the order barring contact. If it's got a loophole, file a motion either to modify or...