1. Was he charged? 2. Has he had a court date? 3. Did he go to court? Did a warrant get issued? 4. Did he go get an alcohol evaluation? 5....

What are my options to remove him and who has jurisdiction over his non-compliance? Michigan or Illinois?

I agree with the other lawyer who answered. If the state police won't help, call the county police or the city police in the relevant county/city.

What is my ideal, affordable option for getting this expunged and/or sealed?

A juvenile arrest should not be showing up anywhere as they are confidential. Do your own background check through the Sheriff's Dept and see what...

How can I win my case

Get a lawyer. You are extremely unlikely to win without one.

Do I have to have his permission in the state of IL to be able to move out of state with my daughter when I have sole custody?

Absolutely. All parents have rights to visitation or parental allocation time, unless ordered by the court.

Is mediation a good setting to create a list of approved care providers? Dad is trying to leave 11 mo son w/ just anyone

Yes, this is the first of many issues for which mediation was intended.

How do I get a public defender and my court date is arriving?

You will have to disclose your income and assets. Then they will be able to make that determination, whether or not you qualify.

What can we do? We don't have any money to hire a lawyer!

Make an appt with the of and go from there.

Is there anything that could prevent me from seeking to change parenting time when there has been a change of circumstances?

It sounds as though u r representing urself. If that is the case, hire a lawyer. We cannot possibly know the history of your case, why it has...

Texts between my child and I

Conversation by text between yourself and your daughter? Why? Both of you can testify.