How long does a temporary custody order last?

A temporary custody order could remain in effect until a new order or judgment modifies it or overrules it. You need to have your attorney review...

Can a child support district attorney ask for any medical diagnosis, condition of injury.?

It depends on the method used for "harassing" you. You would need to produce medical records if you intend to use them as evidence in court to...

Legally, a formal response to an email is not required unless there is a court order requiring it. It would probably be wise to show it to your own...

What options does my husband have concerning his parental rights?

He does not have the option of terminating his own rights. He could consent to a termination as part of an adoption if someone else was adopting...

A court would not have jurisdiction to grant your request for a subpoena or the formal production of bank records unless you first became a...

Unless you are served with a court order or legal pleading, you are not under a legal obligation to give your ex-spouse movable property items...

In cases like this with a complex factual situation, you really need to hire an attorney to advise you on your options as far as a DCFS-initiated...

What do I do I am 13 and I want to live with my grandma and am currently living with my godmother who doesn’t have any custody?

You can try contacting DCFS or social services. In cases of alleged abuse or neglect, they may investigate to determine if a child needs to be...

If the police won't intervene, there's not much you can do without a court order. Ideally, you would open a succession to determine legal ownership...

In some cases the surviving parent takes custody. In other cases another family takes custody. In rarer cases, the children become wards of the...