Chicago, IL asked in Domestic Violence and Criminal Law for Illinois

Q: My wife made up fabricated allegations about domestic battery which led to me being arrested. What do I do now?

The fabricated allegations towards me were made by my wife so she could start a divorce and ensure that she would get 100% custody with our children.

1 Lawyer Answer

A: First, you need to hire a criminal defense attorney to assist you with the pending Dom. Battery matter. The sooner you hire an attorney the better. Second, you also need to hire a family law attorney to assist you with the divorce matter.

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