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. 4 years ago husband took $10K from a joint account that his pension went into. He said I have no access to it.

Peggy's answer | Answered on March 24, 2014

You need a lawyer. Why would you be separating from this guy and not divorcing?

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Does my 14 year old daughter have to testify at the visitation hearing?

Peggy's answer | Answered on March 24, 2014

You need a lawyer to assist in this matter. If there is physical abuse an Order of Protection is the thing to go in and get.

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Can I get custody of my daughter if my ex has primary custody?

Peggy's answer | Answered on March 24, 2014

VERY WRONG THAT THE BOYFRIEND SLEEPS WITH YOUR DAUGHTER. You need to hire an attorney ASAP that has a background in child custody. There is...

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Ex spouse lying for past 3 years that he hasnt got a raise therefore my child support went down 100.00 how can i prove his incom

Peggy's answer | Answered on March 24, 2014

Consult a lawyer with expertise in child support. Far too complex a matter for this online board.

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I do my visitation in a public place, due to false accusations, my ex has asked the police to monitor the exchange

Peggy's answer | Answered on March 24, 2014

Sounds like it is time to return to court to modify visitation. The police do not have to supervise this drop off. In fact they are the ones...

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Can I press charges against the guy my 17 yr. old keep running away to be with since he is 20 and she stopped going to school?

Peggy's answer | Answered on March 24, 2014

You can go talk to the local police but they may not do anything. She cannot legally live away from you until 18 but 17 is the age of consent in...

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Can DCFS really do that?

Peggy's answer | Answered on March 24, 2014

Seek a lawyer that does DCFS defense. The DCFS agency has vast power over citizens and they are not very respected by the public for their decisions.

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What legal options do parents have when dealing with potentially violent children (minor)?

Peggy's answer | Answered on March 24, 2014

I'm not sure what your age is but you should follow the advice of Ms. Goldstein or talk to a trusted adult like a counselor, principal, pastor,...

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My 15 yr old son does not want to live with his father anymore. What are my options & can he decide where he wants to live.

Peggy's answer | Answered on March 23, 2014

No he is the residential parent. No he cannot decide where he wants to live until he is 18. You can try to talk to the dad and reach an agreement...

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How difficult is it to transfer physical and legal custody in Illinois?

Peggy's answer | Answered on March 23, 2014

Impossible to give you an accurate assessment of your case on so few facts and information. There are always two sides in custody cases. A...

Peggy M. Raddatz's Answers (8491)

. 4 years ago husband took $10K from a joint account that his pension went into. He said I have no access to it.

Does my 14 year old daughter have to testify at the visitation hearing?

Can I get custody of my daughter if my ex has primary custody?

Ex spouse lying for past 3 years that he hasnt got a raise therefore my child support went down 100.00 how can i prove his incom

I do my visitation in a public place, due to false accusations, my ex has asked the police to monitor the exchange

Can I press charges against the guy my 17 yr. old keep running away to be with since he is 20 and she stopped going to school?

Can DCFS really do that?

What legal options do parents have when dealing with potentially violent children (minor)?

My 15 yr old son does not want to live with his father anymore. What are my options & can he decide where he wants to live.

How difficult is it to transfer physical and legal custody in Illinois?