I'm being falsely accused of "abuse" from my son's school. The emotional turmoil is extreme, are there any actions I can take?

Presuming they called DCFS, here's what I tell everyone that calls me, DON'T SIGN ANYTHING until you talk to an attorney in your area that has...

Illinois Child Support Laws.

Now. Petition for Rule. Talk to a family law attorney in your area for specific guidance.

Mediation problems

In Illinois, mediation for visitation/custody disputes is confidential. Think of it like "Fight Club," first rule: You don't talk about fight...

1) In terms of enforcing the MSA, yes attorney fees are reimbursed if a) other side held in contempt, or b) short of that, they didn't have...

Can an ex-boyfriend take my assets?

There is some vague legal theory that if you/him were tricked into thinking it was a legal marriage, then maybe. But per Hewitt (Illinois Case),...

How do I become power of atterney for my brother who has terminal cancer? His choice for Care giver and Medical Power attorney

Guardianship might be the better route if pursuing legal remedies. Talk to an attorney in the county he lives in that handle Probate matters for...

Emancipation

HFS might assist at no cost, otherwise contact your county bar association to see if there's anyone they can refer you too.

Can I subtract mine and children's health and life insurance from my pay check before I calculate my 32% child support payment?

Since the life insurance is court ordered, it does NOT qualify for a 505(a)(3)(h) deduction. Only health insurance, so long as it covers you and...

I am curious as to whether there is any truth to these statements regarding the possible use of mediation information in court??

Loop holes for what? When we refer to "confidential" it generally means (In the counties I practice in) that you can't bring up what happens in...

My boyfriend owes back taxes and child support, if we marry am I responsible in any way for these bills.

Anything joint, like a joint return (when you marry) could be subject to an HFS seizure (Most common). Talk to a family law attorney in your area...