Domestic Assault Victim Testimony

I would expect the prosecutor to elicit the evidence through another source. You should really direct this question to your attorney. If you...

I have 1 year of marriage, and wanting to file a divorce due to abuse, my husband hit me twice in this year.

You say "residency," as in some kind of immigration issue or maybe you'll get kicked out of medical school. I think you meant "residence," like...

How can I get full guardianship of my nephew from his mother

You can seek a permanent resolution to the problem. That's done in court, and that means you need to hire a lawyer. Act quickly -- you can only...

Can I get guardianship of my 21 yr old drug addicted daughter. Help me!

Something doesn't square, here. EIther you're embellishing the facts here or your not fully reporting to the police. What you're talking about is...

Can a 17 year old leave their home?

Judy's right: if your parents object, you can't "emancipate" your self under the law (link, below). What would happen if you talked with Mom...

Parentage action with emergency notice- prevent from moving?

Whomever told you that you could leave the state with the kids under these circumstance was right. You CAN leave the state and take the kids. The...

What can I do about husband who frequently drinks to excess?

The problem here, is the alcohol. The solution is abstinence. Your husband suffers from an illness. He needs treatment. You should look...

Divorce with a W C claim in Illinois. Agree on how to break up the settlement. Why is it taking so long to get the money?

The WC lawyer has to settle liens on the WC award to pay off the medical providers (and maybe others), before the net proceeds are turned over to...

Injured spouse earned credit income question

There is a case in Illinois where a father owed support and the mother was able to attache the 2d wife's retirement account. Takata v. Hafley. ...

I think I can speak for most of the matrimonial and family law attorneys on this site when I say we deal with narcissists every day. I certainly...