What are some examples of NOT facilitating a close a continuing relationship with the other parent after a divorce?

There are many ways to frustrate the child's relationship with one parent. Probably the most common one is withholding visitation or parenting...

Can DUI be sealed in Illinois? or expunged?

Assuming you otherwise qualify, you may expunge a dui if it was dismissed or you were found "not guilty" after a trial. If you received any other...

What is required to properly petition for a change of venue in a custody case currently in Kane County move to Cook County?

It depends. If no petition is currently pending in Kane County, you may petition the Cook County court to register the Kane County paternity...

I was arrested for retail theft (a felony charge because it was $500), and was released without having to pay any bail. Does

Being released without paying bail has nothing to do with the sentence that may be imposed on your for a criminal retail theft charge. Rather, it...

Married in McHenry Co, IL, 13 years ago, then moved to VA, almost 1 year moved back to IL, where do I file divorce?

Jurisdiction and venue are always difficult issues when multiple states are involved. There is a residency requirement relative to divorce in...

You need an attorney. You could be sentenced to jail depending on the judge and the extent of your medical condition.

I recently was offered a position with Cook County and during a background check through the Lexis Nexus Database I was notified

The first step is to look at the court file or the docket on the clerk's computer to determine exactly what occurred in each of the cases. At the...

Can you be required to appear in court for a local ordinance violation when the ticket is marked "No Court Appearance Required?"

The simple answer is YES. Officers are often giving out incorrect information at the time of the arrest or issuance of the ticket. The officers...

Online Arrest Database

This is always a problem with the internet. An expungement order has no authority over google or other search engines, local newspapers or other...

In Cook County, local rules require you to file the transcript of the prove-up hearing with the clerk of the court within 28 days of the prove-up....