Does my husband need to waive his appearance?

If your husband has been properly served, or waived service of the Petition in your case and agreed to the jurisdiction of the court, then he will...

What can and will happen if I fail a drug screen by dcfs?

Anything from "nothing" to "losing temporary custody over your daughter" could happen if you flunk the drug test, based on the particular...

What can I do about my sons fathers housing?

If you believe that your child is unsafe, or being neglected, at his father's house, then you should hotline the case and have the Children's...

Can I get a divorce if my wife won’t take the required parenting course?

Most judges will not allow the responding party in a divorce action (assuming you are the one who filed for divorce) to hold the petitioner hostage...

I married a man in July of 2007 come to find out he was still married! They got divorced in May of 2008! Is my marriage null?

If your husband was still married at the time that you were married, he was not legally available to marry you. When there are problems that occur...

What is the best way to get guardianship of a grandchild that was left with me?

You should immediately schedule an appointment with an experienced probate attorney to discuss filing for guardianship of your grandchild. Please...

You will likely need to file a Motion to Modify to have the Judgment amended to address how each of you will be allowed to schedule your vacation...

Can I get custody of my granddaughter?

You can file for guardianship of your granddaughter. You will need to prove that both the biological mother and biological father are unfit,...

Should I file a motion to dismiss for domestic violence???

You need to schedule a consultation with an experienced criminal law attorney, or family law attorney, depending on the nature of the case pending...

The visitation credit awarded on the Form 14 is based on the number of overnights the paying parent has the child(ren) in his/her custody each...