The context of the question is somewhat unclear. Who is DCFS investigating? The father's own children were taken (and placed in foster care?)...

How does sole custody work when the other parent is seeking residency?

It means that you and the other parent "switch places" if the dad now has primary care of the daughter. This may be slightly easier if there is a...

Can a non custodial parent refuse to return child?

This question comes up often in situations where there is ongoing parental conflict. Communication between the parents is poor, or doesn't take...

Can i get the judge to change jurisdiction?

The question is a little ambiguous, in that it does not specifically state whether litigation is ongoing, or whether there is a decree and there...

If order agreed to, can the judge change the order? if so, can modifications be made in a case that child support was not judged

There appear to be multiple questions here. Generally, a motion may be filed to clarify an Order, where the Order incorporates a parenting...

How to avoid criminal record for a police arrest due to domestic violence?

I agree with counsel that the husband should not discuss the matter with anyone other than his attorney. Also, it is important for there not to be...

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Will I be held responsible for these medical bills?

If there is no court order, how will the mother impose the obligation for you to pay half? Have you documented your financial situation and shared...

What court order do you have to go by ir theres more than one

I agree with both counsel Occasionally, if there are conflicting orders that are in some ways inconsistent with each other, a motion would have to...

Obtaining medical records to limit family visitation

The rule in Illinois is that visitation may be restricted only if there's a showing by "clear and convincing" that such restrictions are necessary...

If my ex has sole custody of our son but she does not physically live at the same house as our son can she be found in contempt?

How is it that the court is not aware that child support is still being paid (presumably to the mother) but that the child is not in the actual...