Your daughter may have said something in counseling that prompted the counselor to call DCFS. The counselor is a mandated reporter, which means...

About DNA

It has been several years since DNA has been used to establish paternity. If you have a particular legal issue, go see a lawyer.

Child custody issue

Custody is based on a lot of factors. Does your wife currently have sole custody and the father is now petitioning for a change in custody? A...

Is it wrong for me to not let him take my daughter anymore?What should I do?

Have you established any custody and/or visitation schedule pursuant to a court order? If you haven't, then you may want to consider filing a...

Do we pay April rent to our landlord even though the house we rent is going up for auction in April?

The security deposit you paid him is not a debt that can be discharged in bankruptcy. It is money he is holding for you in trust and therefore he...

Bankruptcy /settlement debt

Yes 50% is reasonable. You need to have something in writing. You would be best served by speaking to an attorney who can let you know how to...

My wife's medical under the Illinois family expense act with a pre marital agreement?

A creditor may initiate a suit against you for her debt, however, you may be able to defend against it, or at the very least, seek reimbursement...

Mother in law threatening to call child services

If you feel that you are in danger, you should file a Petition for Order of Protection and let the judge know that you do not feel safe around your...

If your brother's name was on the account as a joint account holder, then it is probably held in joint tenancy. That means your brother receives...

I live in Chicago, can I find a lawyer who practices in the suburbs?

You will find plenty of lawyers on this website. Or you can contact the DuPage County bar association, Lake County, Kane County, etc.