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I no longer live with him. If I file for full custody and he doesn’t show up for court. Will I be granted custody ?
answered on Aug 23, 2019
If you and the child are in Alabama, you should be asking a lawyer licensed to practice law there, not an Illinois lawyer.
And pay them more than the guy already doing the job without raising the other guys pay?
answered on Aug 22, 2019
As a general rule, yes, they can unless there's a contract (such as a union contract) providing otherwise.
My daughter was born in 2010. I was there for the birth but left the hospital to go buy some stuff for the baby.When I came back the ex girlfriend had filled out all the paperwork for the birth certificate.Years later I came to find out she didnt add me on the birth certificate and misspelled my... View More 
He sexually kissed my 16 year old daughter, but I never filed a police report. Also, he threatens to have me taken to jail if I don't let him in? I am married. We dont feel comfortable with him in the home. The police said I cant force him to leave, but can they force me to let him in?
answered on Aug 12, 2019
Don't rely on the police for legal advice. You can get an order of protection keeping him away from you and your daughter as well as your home. Although you can seek an order of protection on your own, I recommend that you contact a lawyer about this. If it's worth doing, it's worth... View More
I was diagnosed with OCD my first year of medical school. I failed three classes my first semester and the school told me to take time off and come back the next year. I came back and passed two semesters but then failed another class the semester after that. Once again, they told me to take time... View More
answered on Aug 9, 2019
This is a question to ask an attorney licensed to practice in Indiana, not Illinois.
After about 9 months and a visit to an IME, surgery was scheduled. Unfortunately, surgery was not successful and I still suffer from a “Pinched” nerve. For some reason, doctor won’t say, surgery was not completed completed and the spine (L4, 5 and S1 was fused together, “as is”). I... View More
answered on Aug 5, 2019
It seems you're asking a medical question. Get a second opinion from another doctor. If you don't have a lawyer, get one ASAP to protect your rights and answer your questions with authority.
If you're asking a legal question as to your rights under the Workers'... View More
Can my neighbor forces me to trim my trees, bushes and vegetation overhanging his property line ?
Can my neighbor to call the police regarding this problem ?
Can I get a ticket from the police officer for overhanging trees, bushes, limbs and vegetation ?
answered on Aug 5, 2019
The alternative to you trimming your trees and bushes is that the neighbor will do it. He or she can cut the overhanging vegetation right up to the property line -- which means he or she may do it badly and inadvertently harm your plants. Be a good neighbor, prune the stuff.
Employee law help.
answered on Aug 5, 2019
The willingness of a lawyer to handle a case for nothing. That's it.
I have been fighting a custody battle for 3 years. My 13 year old daughters father has been absent most of her life now all of a sudden wants to be father of the year. My daughter comes home in tears with the horrible things he has said about me and the mountain of lies and threats against myself... View More
answered on Aug 5, 2019
You need to file a motion for the appointment of a guardian ad litem (GAL) in your custody case. The GAL is a lawyer appointed by the court to investigate the situation on your daughter's behalf and make recommendations to the court about what to do in regards to parenting time (formerly... View More
I live in Illinois now and I want to move out when I'm 18. What I want to know is if even though I turn 18 can she still stop me from moving out legally or if I can move out without her consent?
answered on Aug 5, 2019
Once you're 18 years old you're legally an adult. You can move out without her consent unless you are developmentally disabled and she is your court-appointed guardian. This is rare. You would know if this happened since the court proceedings would have been within the past year and you... View More
Her mom is verbally and mentally abusive. I am her 20 year old sister and I am willing to take her to NY. The parents have joint custody so can her mom stop her from going to him? I thought that after a certain age a child can choose where they want to live? Well, her mother doesn’t even give her... View More
answered on Aug 1, 2019
The age at which a child can determine where they live is when they become an adult under the law, namely his or her 18th birthday.
Not entitled to house. Owner died. House in probate. Ex wife now trying to claim house because quick claim deed was not filed 4 years ago when divorce was final. Does ex wife have have legal right to take the house?
answered on Jul 18, 2019
This is a question to ask a lawyer licensed to practice in New Hampshire, not Illinois.
My mother is harassing me, my children(all under 13), my husband, my in laws and anyone else that has a relationship with me(calls, texts, facebook/messenger, going to their houses). I have cut all communication with her, and have told her many times to stay away(proof with text messages and so... View More
answered on Jul 15, 2019
While I don't necessarily disagree with Mr. Ooink, consider a Stalking-No contact Order instead. Either order should achieve the result you seek, though you may need to enforce either order by asking that your mother be held in contempt of court.
Long before I moved into my current residence as a newlywed, the neighbor had a privacy fence built that was known by both homeowners to be over the property line into this property. No easement was asked for or paid. The current owner has 3 downspouts that drain onto my yard (two from the house, 1... View More
answered on Jul 13, 2019
I encourage you to make an appointment with a lawyer to discuss your options since there are so many variables. For example, if the former owner of your home gave permission to put the fence on your side of the line, you can revoke the permission and demand that it be removed, but if the neighbor... View More
I do not have the means to find a new place right now nor do I have the means to pay the full amount of the rent by myself. My landlord is well aware of this but is threatening to evict me and go after me for all the rent because I didn’t accept her offer.
answered on Jul 12, 2019
She shouldn't be able to evict you if you are not in violation of the lease, at least until the lease period ends. If your roommate accepts the option, you may find that the landlord wants to collect the full rent from you, however, unless the lease specifically provides that each tenant is... View More
My husband never missed a month of voluntary child support in the past 5 years and the DHS is trying to force the father (my husband) into getting it court ordered. Refusing us services even though we are low income. We are friends with the mother and share the kids equally. We even help her... View More
I want to know which schools are the best and which schools are not as good as the rest, but still pretty good. Just want to know what schools to look at, and which ones not to spend my time reviewing them, so I can make the best decision possible when transferring from college. If possible to I... View More
answered on Jul 9, 2019
This is way too broad an inquiry to be addressed in this forum. Talk to you college counselor; better yet, if you know an attorney, see if he or she will take time to talk about these subjects with you. Most will be willing to do so, I suspect, but the task of writing a comprehensive reply to your... View More
She is unstable and in an abusive situation
answered on Jul 2, 2019
If there is court-ordered visitation, you must go back to court and ask for an order that visitation be supervised. You'll need to prove why it is necessary.
answered on Jun 21, 2019
You typically can't, unless you can prove you're not a parent of the child (either biological or adoptive).
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