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answered on Mar 22, 2012
The Letters of Office are official court papers giving the guardian the power to act on behalf of the person in need of guardianship. These are issued for someone under a disability such as mental or physical health or a minor.
answered on Mar 22, 2012
It depends on the reason for the patient's admission. If it was voluntary, then yes, if you also have a medical power of attorney. If it was because of a court order, then no. It is possible that the patient could leave of his own accord.
Mother of daughter signed paperwork at hospital without me there. She says because she does not want public aid to come after me for child support.
answered on Mar 22, 2012
Yes. Illinois law provides for the biological father to sign a voluntary acknowledgement of paternity. This can be done at the hospital when the baby is born or afterwards at the local courthouse. The forms may be available online in your jurisdiction. Contact the local clerk of the court for... View More 
answered on Mar 22, 2012
The first question I have is whether an estate was opened upon the death of your mother. If an estate was opened and no court permission was given for your niece to have possession of the home, then have your lawyer take the niece to court. She could be evicted and forced to pay costs.
If... View More
answered on Mar 22, 2012
Are you sure you qualify for an annulment? Were you married here?
If so, contact the circuit clerk's office for information. The necessary forms may be printed online. You will need to file a Petition for Annulment and serve your spouse with the papers or have him/her file a legal... View More
answered on Mar 22, 2012
Yes, the order is still in effect. The parent paying support could go into court to challenge this order by arguing that the pregnant daughter is now emancipated because of her pregnancy. If the daughter is living with the father of the child, will receive child support from the biological father... View More
answered on Mar 22, 2012
Yes. Child support is intended to provide financial aid for the children of separated parents (divorce, parentage or paternity, legal separation).
Marriage will require both parents to provide for the finacial needs of their child. An order of support is not needed but the parties should... View More
answered on Mar 22, 2012
A judgment for dissolution of marriage may be entered on the same day the prove-up (uncontested or settled cases) hearing. There is no waiting period in Illinois for a divorce to be final.
A contested divorce will require a trial. The judge will hear all the evidence and render his/her... View More
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