I have joint custody because I live out of the school district. Do I still have a chance to get custody

It sounds like if you just move to the right school district, you'll have a slam-dunk case. Why not just relocate?

I was arrested for domestic battery and my case was dismissed..i am not a us citizen, how does it affect my citizenship?

It should be a nullity.

How long is the interstate relative adoption process take?

A few months.

Can relatives seek an order of protection against a mother who has custody when she is involved in an active DCFS case ?

I can't believe you're even asking this question. With all of this going on, what person in their right mind would stand by and wonder what to do...

If I have Sole custody and my ex husband has just visatation can i move out of state with the kids for a job?

Not without a court order.

In Illinois, which county has jurisdiction in a paternity/child custody case?

Venue should be in the county where teh child is. If you file in LaSalle, it may stay there or it may be transferred. you'd be better off filing...

It means nothing happened. SOmething was put on the court's schedule but, when the time came, the lawyer(s) didn't show up and the motion was...

Do I need to amend my motion?

Instead of amending your motion . . . hire a lawyer to amend it for you.

Can i sue the mother of my children for breaking an oral agreement?

You should have asked this questions of an attorney BEFORE entering into the agreement. You needed an attorney then and you certainly need one...

My daughter lives in ny.. she has a daughter out of wedlock..can she legally leave the state with her daughter..

have your daughter (not you -- your daughter) contact an attorney in NY.