I couldn't receive my high school diploma because my guardian didn't pay my school fees can i sue her?

That is a strange story. There must be more to it. It is inconceivable that a high school would deny a dipoma to a foster child on the basis of...

My wife bought alcohol for my 16 yr. old daughter (her step daughter) then filed divorce. may i file charges in the state of ill

You may but shouldn't file a criminal complaint. Rather, you should consider filing a petition for an EOP (Emergency Order of Protection). ...

How can I get the judge to keep the current judgement the same?

See if you can check out with friends what he has been saying about his getting fired and whether he has been bragging about how it will reduce...

What you mean is you want the dismissed OP sealed. Was it a separate case (look at the case number and see if it is an "OP" number or a "D" or "F"...

For approximately four years, my ex has denied me my court-ordered visitation of my children.

See the clerk of the family law court and request a pro se motion form and ask for a contempt hearing. The Judge of a family court is charged with...

I have been separated from my husband for the last 20 years. Am I entitled to any of his pension? We never divorced.

Yes, the only question is how much of it. You should see a family law attorney promptly There are a number of good ones listed on Avvo.

Can i stop my violent ex partner from seeing his son

See a family lawyer right away. It sounds like you and your lawyer may want to apply for either a contempt order if he is violating a prior court...

What is the law regarding people who have lived together for 8+ years but never married? I am in Illinois.

See a local family lawyer. While your boyfriend can likely make you move, you may have claims for reimbursement under implied or actual contract...

Can a third party, such as a father-in-law, invent bogus reasons and successfully file a police report/restraining order solo?

The way to handle this is to get a family lawyer local to the jurisdiction that issued it to represent your son, who would likely assert rights on...

Divorce and Separation - 6 months issue

The statute provides "If the spouses have lived separate and apart for a continuous period of not less than 6 months next preceding the entry of...

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