Can I sue her for the monetary damages? Legal fees, drug test, polygraph etc?

Your first problem is proving that your ex is the one who made the CPS reports. CPS is prohibited by law from disclosing who made the reports they...

What kind of order would it take to keep parent from taking child to another state? Would it be a temp custody order?

If they've been apart for five years, there's no reason for not following through with a divorce. As others have said, until there are some orders...

Do I have to send her back home if she doesn't want to go or feels unsafe being there? I only want what's best for her.

The short answer is, yes, she needs to go back if that's what the current order says. This may sound harsh, but your step-daughter made her choice...

Same case under family/divorce in two different county in TEXAS. Can that be a crime?

If you got divorced in 2015 in Dallas County, and the Dallas court made some rulings about the children, the Dallas court still has jurisdiction...

Will my son's dad be allowed not to file for his taxes to avoid giving it to his son?

Filing a federal tax return is not optional, and there are potentially significant penalties (federal court) for failing to file. That said, the...

Seeking inexpensive uncontested divorce lawyer.

As Chris said, we aren't allowed to solicit business here. In addition to "clicking through" to attorneys you see here, you might also try an...

I suggest you contact CPS and see if they have a safety plan already in effect that might include the NCP not being around children. That would be...

Would I be able to sign away parental rights? Would I still have to pay child support?

As others have pointed out, Illinois law, and an Illinois court, will have to rule on terminating your parental rights if it turns out you are the...

Can a family attorney also represent you in cps matters?

If an accusation has been made to CPS, and they've opened an investigation, it would be a very good idea to consult with a family law attorney...

Will I be able to live 2 hours away with my parents and my child while going through a divorce?

If you file in Dallas, there are standing orders that go into effect automatically, and one of those says that the children are not to be moved out...