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his name is in the birth certificate
answered on Apr 26, 2022
I'm so sorry to hear about this; fortunately and unfortunately, it sounds like your son is high functioning to the point he wants to drive his own car but doesn't have the capacity to understand what a car loan entails. In adult guardianships in Illinois, this is somewhat common.... View More 
Basically what I am asking how can I go about getting legal representation for me the disabled ward
answered on Apr 18, 2022
Are you contesting the guardianship? In what type of a case are you seeking representation? What orders have been entered so far?
Mother in IL, Father in WI, move to AZ. The child is 7 and sees his father every other weekend. The father has never lived near the child and is several years delinquent in child support.
answered on Apr 14, 2022
This depends largely on the terms of your divorce or parentage judgment. The parenting judgment should state who has parental responsibilities (custody) and how parenting time (visitation) is handled. It should also contain terms about relocation - moving the child over 25 miles from their location... View More
I will be getting married October of 2022. I'm on section 8 but I also work. I understand there's a minimum level of eligibility of income to sponsor an immigrant spouse. I may be eligible. I understand I have to petition. Will I be able to sponsor my spouse without loosing my Section 8... View More
answered on Apr 5, 2022
Means tested benefits can disqualify applicants for immigration. Section 8 Vouchers are an issue. You must earn enough at 125% of the Health and Human Services poverty levels to petition your husband. If you, as the petitioner, accept vouchers, then this can be a challenge upon discovery.... View More
I was involved in a domestic violence dispute. My child's father had broke open the container of my(at the time) recently deceased dad's ashes, who had been dead less than 2 weeks, only having his ashes not even 48 hours.
answered on Mar 22, 2022
Your rights are stated in 755 ILCS 65/1, et seq. Please read to gain a better understanding of your rights.
Been going on for 10 years or more, mothwr(RB) states husband(JTB) let's her. Then when her husband gets caught I get the he'll beat out of me, GOT THE VIDEO. Then JL says I owe him money
answered on Feb 10, 2022
Enforcement of a child support arrearage may be brought in the divorce court no matter how old the child(ren).
answered on Jan 29, 2022
Your father had a contract with the life insurance company that requires them to pay the benefits of the policy to the person he named as the beneficiary. They won't make an independent determination of the wisdom of your father's choice. Furthermore, if they gave the proceeds to you,... View More
My now wife consulted an attorney 2 years ago in regards to different children in our family and her ex husband. Now my sons mother has retained that same attorney in a child custody’s case between me and her. Is this a conflict of interest having had given the attorney all of the family... View More
answered on Jan 26, 2022
If I understand the facts you presented, it could be a conflict of interest. You should consider filing a Motion to Disqualify the attorney and let the judge decide if there is a conflict.
the mother is in jail right now waiting a trial and then will go to prison for a while. I am his wife. We want to prove paternity and totally adopt him as OURS . But don't want him around his "mother" ever again seeing as she is so unfit. We have 4 kids of our own and a house and I... View More
answered on Jan 25, 2022
There are too many variables in your situation for a lawyer to give you solid advice on these issues without sitting down and talking to you and your husband. I encourage you to make an appointment with an attorney in your area who handles adoptions. Also, if DCFS has to due an investigation of you... View More
answered on Jan 17, 2022
A Ward has the opportunity to seek to restore himself or herself at any time. This request can be made to the Judge directly or to the Guardian ad Litem (if one was appointed). Though it's not required, it would aide the Judge in making a determination that your circumstances have changed so... View More
answered on Jan 8, 2022
No. The sharing of retirement benefits applies only to people who are married.
If a couple is living together unmarried and previously one of the people purchased the house In their name, if the couple was to break up does the person without ownership have any legal claim to the property?
answered on Jan 6, 2022
The short answer is no. The property was purchased prior to the relationship and was the sole property of the person purchasing it. It is not marital property, since there was no marriage.
The “ POA “ didn’t even notify the facility that she has muscular Dystrophy . POA didn’t notify court that they had a felon during fudicary duties! Now I’m not allowed to see my mother. I was the only one to visit!! What shouldI do??
answered on Dec 8, 2021
You need to make an appointment with a lawyer in your area as quickly as possible. Bring a copy of the POA if you have one. Bring any proof you have regarding the felony you say the holder of the power of attorney has.
My husband and I are married and not legally separated. I have proof of his affair and I am interested in suing the affair partner for emotional distress.
answered on Dec 7, 2021
No, not any longer. The lawsuit you are referring to is Alienation of Affection, and it was repealed in IL.
From the other party. Does this absolve me from the remaining fees?
So, my current husband is abusive emotionally and just now physically. I own a llc, just started it. My question is: if I get a divorce, is there anyway I can protect my business from him getting anything from it? He goes from job to job a lot. Thank you
*EDIT* so all the funds that went... View More
answered on Dec 3, 2021
Your question is almost impossible to answer without knowing more facts. For example, how much marital money went into funding the business? Does the business have a value? Is the business totally reliant upon you? In other words, if you stopped working at it, would the business collapse? There are... View More
answered on Nov 30, 2021
No. Even if you could it would not terminate your obligation to pay support.
My 17yo daughter has a job. Her father has parenting time on Wednesday from 5-9. She is scheduled to work from 3-8. Her father told her she cannot work on his time. Can he do this?
answered on Nov 20, 2021
This is a grey area of family law. Because of her age, there isn't much he can do legally if the child refuses to visit with him. The court cannot punish you for denying visitation because it is not your decision. The court cannot punish the child. All that is left is that the father goes to... View More
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