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If a mother goes to work and leaves her child with the father, who is drunk, is that child abuse?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on October 23, 2014

It may be child endangerment under 720 ILCS 5/12C-5. Contact a lawyer to be certain as there are relevant facts omitted from your inquiry.

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What should I do?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on October 23, 2014

If your joint parenting agreement provides for phone time and he is not allowing it, you may want to file a petition for rule to show cause. If it...

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What kind of an attorney handles an "order of protection"

Jonathan's answer | Answered on October 14, 2014

You can search avvo by field of law, try criminal defense and/or family law. Call a few as many will not charge you for the consultation and, if...

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When and where can I chose which parent I want to live with?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on October 10, 2014

The other answers are correct in that you do not get to decide until you turn 18. However, the closer you get to that age, the more likely a court...

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Can the state of Illinois still exercise Long-Arm statute of personal jurisdiction on me?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on October 10, 2014

This is the third inquiry you have posted pertaining to the same matter. It appears you are quite eager to get rid of this case. Rather than trying...

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Can a Motion to Dismiss on Lack of Personal Jurisdiction and Improper venue be used here because I'm out-of-State?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on October 10, 2014

Venue is proper if she lives where she filed even if you don't live there. Personal jurisdiction is proper if you were served with the petition and...

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Looking for a low cost lawyer in Rockford, il to deal with a visitation issue I have with the mother of my child

Jonathan's answer | Answered on October 10, 2014

This site allows you to search by area of law and geographic location. It is a valuable resource for you to find what you are looking for.

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I was charged domestic battery bethalto il, I didnt do it, I was never arrested, or cops never talk to me, I didnt even know

Jonathan's answer | Answered on October 10, 2014

Your post does not state a question. How do you know you were charged? If you were given a court date, hire an attorney and appear in court. If you...

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My husband divorced me without my knowledge stating that he had no contact with me.

Jonathan's answer | Answered on October 10, 2014

Pull a copy of the divorce judgment from the court file and review it with an attorney to determine if it is worth vacating. If he obtained service...

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What would I need to do to move out of the state with my child?

Jonathan's answer | Answered on October 10, 2014

As others have stated, you will need to seek removal. It is a high burden so it would not be advisable to attempt without counsel.

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