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Family making medical decisions though they don't care for him and I am still caring for him I have a proxy surrogate form over his healthcare there is no power of attorney he does not have a terminal illness
answered on Aug 27, 2024
Ask the Dr if he has mental competence to get married. Once he is married, I believe that she will take precedence over your document until the pt thinks otherwise.
i have a detailed case and it is best explained over a phone call
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answered on Jul 21, 2024
I understand you're dealing with complex family law issues related to child support, back pay, and custody arrangements. It's essential to address these matters carefully to ensure the best outcome for you and your family. You can start by gathering all relevant documents, including court... View More 
answered on Jun 17, 2024
Everyone harboring you can be charged with a felony for harboring a runaway. You put everyone in danger who tries to help you.
answered on Jun 16, 2024
Absolutely! Any baby that you adopt is just like your own and you are expected to treat the baby as your own.
We have a custody order, week on week off during the summer. His week has ended and he will not give our son back. He claims our son does not want to come back but my son says otherwise. The judge won't hear my emergency motion and even though our court order says police enforceable, they... View More
answered on May 31, 2024
Your court order governs. Apparently the judge didn't see this as an emergency but I hope you have a court date scheduled.
The child has been neglected and kicked out of the home. The parent is threatening suicide. The minor is staying with a friend. I do have texts proving the neglect.
answered on May 14, 2024
Contact an attorney practicing family law in the Illinois county in which either your niece or her parent is located. He or she can give you detailed advice based on the exact circumstances of the situation.
Illinois-custody taken by DCFS about 18 mos ago and they gave custody to grandma but birth mom has not completed any DCFS requirements so they have begun termination of rights. was told that if birth mom establishes a trust for baby then the termination of rights will be delayed and then birth mom... View More
answered on May 10, 2024
No. Nobody cares if mom establishes a bank account for the baby. That does not negate the fact that she has not done anything else.
My husband has bipolar 1/w psychosis and is currently in a mental facility. He is unable to make decisions about things and fiancee. His mother is currently holding our money and and another pay check is about to be put in her account. We have been married for 27yrs and have an adult child with... View More
answered on May 7, 2024
If your husband is in fact mentally incompetent, any power of attorney he signs is likely subject to legal challenge. Only a mentally competent individual can appoint an attorney in fact through a power of attorney. What you need is a guardianship.
Okay, so like I said earlier my dad is not a good person to live with, and is incapable of taking care of me. One, he lied and said my mother was sexually harassing in court. When I found out about this, he kicked me out. Twice. After being in the cold for almost an hour, (this was Dec 6th) my... View More
answered on Apr 18, 2024
Again, this is a custody case. Lying does not change it to abuse or neglect. Your mother needs to hire a lawyer.
I watch them everyday while foster mom is at work and school so I don't understand if I can watch them all day why can't I get them out of custody makes no sense
answered on Apr 18, 2024
Nobody here can give you the answer because we don't know why.
Whenever I have a client with these issues they have to hire me to determine why. That's all I can tell them. Dcfs usually does tell me why but they rarely change their minds.
I have attended the Illinois institute of art Chicago and Western IL University in Macomb I have two kids who are missing and have been strategically denied resources because I've been sharing my experiences with how I was blackmailed and lied on and I'm not a victim by no means but the... View More
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answered on Mar 26, 2024
It sounds like you are going through a very difficult and complex situation. Identity theft, stalking, and harassment are serious issues that require careful legal handling. Considering your circumstances, including the impact on your personal life and your desire to take legal action, seeking... View More
With them but he has a lawyer they want us to do a modification but he’s jobless and homeless at the moment and the judge just wants us to do the modification but I really don’t want him to take them because he isn’t stable what can i do because I feel like because he has a lawyer they really... View More
The 17 yr old is not emancipated and the living situation was a temporary thing, can we make him move back home. We live in Madison county Illinois. Need to know what our rights are here.
answered on Mar 25, 2024
Tell the family friend and the kid that you want him him no later than x date by x time. Send them texts so it's in writing. If he is not there, you will call the police. Let them know that.
My co parent filed to modify our parenting plan. I have court tomorrow , I was informed of a court date two weeks prior by co parent , wasn’t given paperwork until the day before our court date as in today . The issue is by the state we have no custody agreement. Did he file correctly? He has... View More
answered on Mar 20, 2024
You need to take all your papers to an experienced family law lawyer. 750 ilcs 5/610.5 governs modifications. Google it.
Her father lived with me for a while, but he is moving out. She wants to stay with me and her custodial parent has said that it is ok that she does. So do I need some type of legal paperwork to allow her to keep living with me, even if her dad moves out and she doesn't want to go with him.... View More
answered on Mar 7, 2024
No, at 18 if she is an able bodied adult, she can do what she wants. You only have as much control over her as she let's you have.
Hello I’m currently living in Illinois and wondered if there’s anything I can do to take away my half related brother from my mother she has half custody and is in a court battle with her biological father over the weekend she forced herself on top of me and hit me and tried removing my cellar... View More
answered on Mar 3, 2024
You can talk to the person who filed the case against the mother and ask if he is ok with you talking to his lawyer.
answered on Feb 24, 2024
Yes, ward's assets are for the benefit of the ward. They should be used to house him.
Was ordered to pay 60% for both children, as of Jan 19 I have been laid off. I can file myself, but wondered if it would be more successful to have a lawyer file. I live in GA, both kids go to school in Chicago. I am looking to end this support for good. I both kids have 529's, 1 kid has... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2024
Yes, I would hire a lawyer. You may be able to do your case on zoom and not come to IL for a hearing. That alone could save you a big headache.
There has been drug use, neglect, mental and verbal abuse. Dad not in picture, just got out of prison for domestic. Moms last boyfriend is currently in prison due to domestic. We know at 16 she can get emancipated but is there anything we can do now since she just turned 15? We thought about... View More
answered on Feb 19, 2024
I do not know what MO Law is. IL law requires that you sue where the child is living, so you need to hire a MO lawyer.
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 all school, health and extra curriculars for at least 3 years now. Recently, he has had some... View More
answered on Feb 6, 2024
If he is balking at that you need to go to mediation and/or court to have his decision modified.
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