Kicked out as a minor?

It depends. If she changed the locks and put your sister out on the street, it is not legal. If she arranged for a safe alternate living situation...

Would almost 2 decades of drug use along with anxiety by the petitioner be reason enough to dismiss/vacate an OP ?

I'm assuming you are the petitioner. Call up the court clerk and tell them you would like a court date for your case. If you want the order lifted,...

Can I move out at the age of consent?

Sorry, but no. The "age of consent" had only one meaning in Illinois: Once you turn 17, a person who has consensual sex with you is not...

What type of lawyer does she need to call

I would recommend calling someone who does civil rights, specifically someone who has experience dealing with police departments and excessive force.

Can I file a lawsuit against dcfs?

I don't think a lawsuit against DCFS would go very far, but you can always talk to a lawyer who specializes in civil litigation. The more...

Can I file a lawsuit against dcfs?

I don't think a lawsuit against DCFS would go very far, but you can always talk to a lawyer who specializes in civil litigation. The more...

Can a 27 year old man get in trouble legally for sleeping with a 17 year old in Illinois?

Not for the sex. 17 is the age of consent in Illinois. If she had been 16, it would have been a felony, but at 17, it doesn't matter how old the...

The criminal charge for patricide? (I am writing a novel)

Murder. There isn't any special name for it. I think that in Illinois, there would be a good argument for second degree murder because of the...

Family law is not my area of expertise at all (I do criminal defense), but I had a friend with this problem. It involved more missed parenting time...

How much to expunge misdemeanor on my record ?

We can answer general questions here, but we can't solicit business, give you prices, etc. Many of us give free consultations. My advice is to...