Call SWAN. It is a shelter for women and children in Olney. Open 24 hours. 618-392-3556. They can provide shelter, food and clothing, help with an Order of Protection, counseling for women and children. They will help you find a job, get transportation, do a resume, work with the police, take... View More

Is there a custody order in either state? This is a complicated matter that requires a phone call. I practice in Illinois but not in all counties in Illinois. It looks like you are from Paris, and if that is where your case is filed I would not be able to represent you. However, you need an... View More

Sounds like you need to take the truck privileges away. If he goes to his mom, she can provide him with a car or sign this one over to her so it's not your problem when you can't supervise him and he ends up in a bad accident. Is he going to go to school there? Does mom want him full... View More

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answered on Apr 2, 2024

I'm sorry to hear about your family's difficult situation. This must be a very stressful and scary time for all of you. A few key points:

As a minor at age 17, your parents are still your legal guardians and generally have the right to make decisions about your living situation... View More

Yes. Until you are 18 your parents have control over you. They can decide you live at grandma's on the couch or floor, that all of you go to a homeless shelter or wherever it may be absent filth, bugs or feces.

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answered on Apr 1, 2024

Taking your question at face value, if your parents move in with your grandma but tell you that you can't move in with them, that is the kind of situation that would possibly cause the state to TPR, in which case you likely would be ordered to live with the closest adult relative who would... View More

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answered on Feb 28, 2024

In situations involving tax claims on dependents, the right to claim a child on a tax return typically depends on IRS rules concerning custodial and non-custodial parents. If you have provided the majority of the support for your son and he has lived with you for more than half of the year, you... View More

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answered on Feb 15, 2024

In Illinois, if you have primary joint custody and face deployment, you may appoint a temporary guardian for your child during your absence through a power of attorney or court order, under the state's laws and military provisions. However, the other parent may attempt to modify custody... View More

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answered on Feb 24, 2024

If your ex-husband knowingly provided false information in the order of protection he filed against you, it may be possible to challenge the validity of the order. Courts typically require individuals seeking orders of protection to provide truthful and accurate information to ensure the protection... View More

Are you talking about the Emergency hearing? If so, you put your witnesses on for the plenary hearing that tell the truth. You can subpoena neighbors of yours, his, bus drivers, teachers, your sister, etc. Should be easy to prove with school aged kids.

A 12 yr old is not likely to take kindly to being kept from an activity that she likes. Keeping her from it is not likely to get him far in the eyes of the judge. Do everything in writing so you have written documentation from court. Then if he refuses or fails for 3 times I would ask for... View More

Unless so specified by any court orders, she is not required to give you anything. It would be nice if you could track him on judici for the past 5 years so you see if he has been involved in Any criminal activities. Full name, last 5 years of addresses, counties he has lived in and date of birth.

I can tell you what would happen in Illinois and the rules should be similar to Illinois. In Illinois, the child would be a ward of the court before a termination of rights case began. The only way you could get the child is if DCFS KY agrees. You need a lawyer who works with DCFS and does... View More

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answered on Jan 1, 2024

In seeking an attorney to investigate a DCFS case in Lake County, Illinois, while avoiding potential conflicts of interest, it's wise to look for legal representation outside the local area. A Chicago-based attorney could provide the necessary distance and impartiality for your case.... View More

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answered on Jul 6, 2025

In Illinois, a Guardian Ad Litem is not required to produce a written report unless specifically ordered by the court. Their role is to represent the child’s best interests, and their findings are often delivered verbally at hearings. If the judge did not require a written report, the GAL may... View More

Your appeal to the agency and the court were your remedies. I don't know why your witnesses were not called at your hearing. But your case is over and the agency is not going to reconsider placing the child with you under the circumstances. You can hire a lawyer but your chances are not... View More

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answered on Jul 3, 2025

If your child was living with you starting in June 2023 and you were their primary caregiver, then the Social Security disability benefits your child received during that period should have been directed to the person actually supporting the child—namely, you. The fact that payments were sent... View More

There are many factors involved. Nobody here can assess that issue for you. Take your evidence and papers to a local lawyer.

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answered on Jun 11, 2025

This is an incredibly difficult situation, especially when emotions are high and a child is caught in the middle. In Illinois, if there is no court order in place regarding parenting time or custody, both parents technically have equal rights to the child. That means the mother does not have the... View More

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answered on Jun 10, 2025

What you’re facing is difficult, especially when your children’s safety and well-being are being challenged. The court's main concern in any visitation dispute is always the best interests of the children, and you have several strong, well-documented reasons to support keeping visitation... View More