What are my chances of full Custody?

No one can give you house odds on an online forum. If you believe that, I got a bridge in Brooklyn I'd like to sell you. Talk to a family law...

Agreed. In addition, if it's for records I send them a copy of what I get. I do this because when I'm on the other side of this, I like getting...

Technically it's against the law to make false DCFS reports, but it's rarely prosecuted. And since people who report to DCFS are kept confidential...

I put an order of protection against the father of my child for harassment. Will I have a public defender at the court date?

Agreed. If your case is 555 W Harrison, bring a book with you. No free help, no public defender. Read the Domestic Violence Act, compare the...

Is there great grandparent rights in illinois?

If we're talking Guardianship, perhaps. If we're talking visitation, maybe not. You would need to talk to a family law attorney in your area for...

Should I refinance my ex-spouse off of our mortgage if I cant get him to sign an exit contract?

If you have a divorce judgment/MSA, look to that first - if the issue is addressed, follow the terms. If it's the ex that's failing to follow the...

Prosecution released the discovery to an attorney that had never represented me nor had ever entered anappearance? Misconduct?

How did the State know that this attorney was going to represent you? Either you said something to the State, or this attorney did, and in either...

If my spouse hired the most expensive "shark" in town to gain child custody would it be wise to do so also?

Agreed. Talk to friends/family for referalls. Cases are won on facts, law, and the ability to argue the two. I can't make magic from a one-sided...

Who is responsible for the court fees in the small claims (pro se) court in Cook County?

Judge has power to award it if asked for in prayer for relief.

Contact the South Suburban Bar Association for assistance; or if you can't afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you through the Cook...