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My ex-husband filed an OP against me to keep our children from me and he knowingly lied and stated that our daughter lived with him which she did not. Also, the judge had put on the OP that one of our children's names is Kimberly and I have no child named that. Our son also does not live with... 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
Can the non custodial parent decide not to allow extra curriculars on their parenting time? Background: Illinois - Child is 12. I have primary decision making authority and final decision making authority. Parenting plan has been in place since 2017. The noncustodial parent has been absent from... View More
answered on Feb 5, 2024
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
My spouse and I got married in Okinawa while on active duty orders. However, I am trying to file for divorce and have come to many issue due to the unfortunate situation and have also realized that it was never filed with my home of record (Champaign County IL). We have been “married” since 11... View More
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answered on Jan 30, 2024
Based on the information provided, a few key points:
• For a marriage that occurs abroad to U.S. citizens, it is valid in the U.S. even if not registered specifically with the home state. So you have a valid marriage.
• However, to get divorced in Illinois, you typically need to... View More
Hi my name is Sarah by the way.
We have been separated I would say 2 years into our marriage because he ended up going back to his homeland and have not heard from him since what do I do
answered on Jan 21, 2024
1. Can you reach an agreement? If so, you can send him papers to sign.
2. If no agreement, have to serve him with a process server.
3. If do not know where he is, then he just has to be served by publication in the newspaper but that limits the relief that can be sought.
It's doable.
Do I have a legal right as her mother to go to New York and make her come back home to Illinois?
answered on Jan 20, 2024
Yes, but The police deal with this issue differently in different jurisdictions. I would call the police dept that covers this area and see what their procedures are. She is essentially now a runaway then, right? They may want a report on file, not sure. For example, here if a kid refuses to go... View More
answered on Jan 17, 2024
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.
Can I go get custody of my 6 years daughter even tho its been 5 years since father has allowing me contact ?
answered on Jan 12, 2024
You can TRY to do anything you like, however, the likelihood of your winning is slim to none. I don't know if you have a court order now or not. If you have no court order for parenting time now, you should attempt to get one asap. Be prepared for supervised time to give the child time to... View More
The mothers daughter was put into foster care, at the end of the month she has court for termination of rights, and she would like to sign those rights over to me and my husband instead. We just want to know if that is even possible and how to proceed if it is.
answered on Jan 11, 2024
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
Help. Please
answered on Jan 9, 2024
The affidavit of heirship is important when opening an estate. Some counties have pdf forms other require original typed word documents. You essentially need to identify the spouse and children. If there is no surviving spouse or child, then make sure there is no survivor of a predeceased child. If... View More
The case itself is in Lake county but since a family member is an ex dcfs cop,shes friends with everyone and has worked under the color of law to get custody of my grandchildren by lying and commiting fraud.I need an honest unbiased person outside of lake county to investigate the violation of... 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
We have to move and he is refusing to because he don't want to leave friends. I'm a single parent with full custody and his dad isn't involved. I refuse to sign over any parental rights. He has begun to hang around a bad group of kids not long ago and leaves when he wants to and... View More
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answered on Dec 31, 2023
As a single parent with full custody facing a situation where your 17-year-old is refusing to move with you to another town, it can be challenging. It's crucial to prioritize your child's well-being while also addressing their concerns. Here are some steps you can consider:
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He was abandoned by his mom and left on the street of California as a small child. He then became ward of the state of California. He was living in a facility in California called Laurel behavioral health his whole life up until the age of 46. That’s when his mom and my dad got the bright idea to... View More
answered on Dec 22, 2023
If you believe your brother is being abused, you should first call the police and file a police report. His parents have guardianship of him at the moment, but that can be ended by the court that oversees guardianship. If you wish to become his guardian to make decisions for him, you can petition... View More
It appears that the Executor
is not being fair or impartial and it is not in the best interest of the beneficiary, my mom. I believe my grandma’s estate is being mis-managed. We would appreciate some guidance on what we, as a family, can do for my mom. Please let me know if you need... View More
answered on Dec 14, 2023
The first thing is that there are timelines. Was there a will? If so, it should be filed within 30 days of death. And an inventory should be filed 60 days after the will was admitted to probate. Has your mother received an inventory?
Timeliness are not as strict if there was no will.
Ex-spouse owns a business and is claiming that their business is not doing well and that yearly "true-up" payments need to be reduced. One of the ways they are hiding money is by paying their new partner, who works for their business. By paying their new partner very very large sums of... View More
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answered on Dec 8, 2023
Is the "new partner" a business partner or a domestic partner? Assuming the question refers to a new domestic partner, the answer will depend on several factors, including whether the new partner is actually working for the business and whether the amount being paid to the new partner is... View More
i am a victim in a domestic violence case and i got a subpoena. i understand i have to be at court and i will but i don't want to testify because i don't feel comfortable i have social anxiety. i have never been in trouble before and i don't know my rights. what happens if i refuse to testify?
answered on Nov 29, 2023
If you refuse to testify you can be arrested and charged with obstruction of justice or some other penalties. You have been subpoenaed. Failure to appear and testify is a violation of the law. Most state's attorneys have victim witness coordinators. You should call that person at the... View More
Are there any pro Bono attorneys? I've been unable to work because of mental health issues is there anyone that could help
answered on Nov 29, 2023
I assume that you are being sued and have to defend a Rule to Show Cause. You should explain your reasons to the judge. If you have not previously filed a petition to modify child support, you should and explain why you cannot earn the same living as you did previously. Your reasons should... View More
To live with me, the father. She’s been here one week transferred schools and is settling in well, now her mom found out her husband is going to jail and will not be there an she needs a sitter for the other children so she wants to take my daughter back. My daughter wants to go back because she... View More
answered on Nov 16, 2023
Under these circumstances, it is unlikely that you would prevail in this case unless you could prove that the mother knew it was happening and chose not to intervene. There are over 15 relevant factors but this is the biggest one in this situation. The law errs on the side of stability. If the... View More
I divorced in 2016 with a signed MSA that included a mutually agreed-upon child support payment and splitting fees. I just wrapped a modification of child support case which caused the support to increase by 55%. Does the splitting of costs agreed upon in the MSA still stand, or does the increased... View More
answered on Jan 2, 2025
Thank you for raising this issue.
It is difficult to be certain about your situation without reading the documents. However, a general rule is that unless a later order explicitly strikes out part or all of a previous order, or it includes something in a way that necessarily affects terms... View More
1.uncle died no will, never married and no children, no living siblings, at the time of passing next of kin would have been his dad,my grandpa. The probate court has never been petitioned. My grandfather lied to police that he was executor. My grandfather and his girlfriend helped themselves to the... View More
answered on Dec 14, 2024
An executor has to get letters of office from the court to take action on the uncle's estate. If there was no probate, there were no letters of office. That means nobody legally relied on any allegations grandpa made. No bank or court would have relied on such assertions. So the uncle must... View More
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