Can my girlfriend win a op for domestic violence without proof of abuse

An order of protection is issued if a judge finds that the petitioner (her) has shown that the respondent (you) abused the petitioner as that term...

Child custody battle

You need an attorney who is an expert in domestic violence. It's not an uncommon problem in the DV world for a victim to end up with a rap sheet....

I'm 16, my boyfriend is 21 if I were to get emancipated, then get pregnant by him would it be illegal for him?

As a legal question, Judy's answer is correct. In my capacity as a human and not a lawyer: my advice would be to not do that.

I feel that I am being emotionally abused by my ex-husband and his girlfriend via texts and email.

Save whatever you can, and like the other attorneys said, you'd really rather have the written records than phone calls. Depending on the language...

Can visitation abuse include all parenting time?

It sounds like you're having trouble with an advanced notice provision in your judgment. This happens all the time, because Judgments of...

In IL, Cook County, 2-yr plenary OOP was entered with a NG finding. Can I submit a petition to vacate said OOP?

This is uncommon, but it can happen. Because there is a difference in the standards for the two - a criminal charge has to be proven beyond a...

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When can a court intervene with child welfare and custodial parent?

First, a change in custody or additional visitation may be the only way to get the result you want. But as regards a change of custody, it's worth...

My sister having problem with her husband she has one baby girl 1 year old now My sister husband wouldn't

Your sister needs to hire an attorney. Based on what you've said, it sounds like the house is marital property - meaning that she has a claim to...

Can I get a different ruling if I don't like what the judge ordered

IF you qualify, you should contact child support service through the State of Illinois and apply - the process takes time, but the state can do...

What do if I don't like the visitation a judge set

It sounds to me like you have sole custody of your daughter, and the father is asking for more and more visitation. It also seems like you opposed...