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It was after my stepdad beat me....they isolated me...it took 2 weeks to contact my real dad about it and he called my school counselor who reported it to DCFS my mom got mad at dad for that and went to court .judge issued an Op where I can't be around my father .she didn't even tell me,... View More 
answered on Apr 9, 2018
Under Illinois law, both parents get visitation (now called "parenting time") with their children. Therefore your legal father should have court ordered visitation with you. On the Order of Protection which named you without your consent, you can appear in court on the OOP & tell the... View More
answered on Apr 2, 2018
How do your parents feel about this? If either parent objects, the court cannot declare you emancipated. Bear in mind that the purpose of the Emancipation of Minors Act "is to provide a means by which a mature minor who has demonstrated the ability and capacity to manage his own affairs and to... View More
answered on Mar 30, 2018
Probably not but it depends on what u want to go to court for.
answered on Mar 21, 2018
The same as if he was an adult. His potential sentencing options could be lighter, depending on his record.
after the domestic was dropped dcfs came said i had to sign up with intac people or i could get my kids took. so i did, dcfs sign off on the case 7 months ago indacated . then the then juvenile states attorney summons me to court to making my kids award of the courts. can they do that? the intac... View More
answered on Mar 6, 2018
Can he do it? Probably, though it seems odd to do so after 7 months unless something happened more recently. If you don't have a lawyer yet, it's time to get one as soon as possible.
I was in school and saw a jacket laying on the floor for about an hour unattended, then grabbed it. Yes my intention was to take it but if I was pressed about it I would of course give it back. A couple hours later I got called down to the deans and asked about it. I then said yes and handed the... View More
answered on Mar 1, 2018
Correct action. Theft is theft. What if it was at walmart? You would have been arrested.
He has been involved with them when he visits me. They have gone to see him alone a total of 3 times in the the three years we have lived apart. I am the sole provider of care in every way and responsible for everything, he had been ordered to pay child support but has given me a total of 400... View More
answered on Feb 21, 2018
Situations with chidren are complicated. Make an appt. to see a lawyer.
so she can spoil her other daughter, is there any one else besides her adopted mother that can release from juvenile, or how long would she have to stay in Juvy, her adopted father and mother are divorced
My parents are currently keeping me home to home school me and are forcing me to go to a college I don't want to go to. (Both of which I obviously dont like or want)
I will have a well paying stable job working at hospital, and I currently have an apartment picked out. I will also... View More
answered on Feb 6, 2018
No. The relevant language from the Emancipation of Minors Act appears in section 2: "No order of complete or partial emancipation may be entered under this Act if there is any objection by the minor, his parents or guardian."
I’m 16& he is 19. Should I get an abortion?
answered on Jan 24, 2018
The age of consent is determined by the law of the state in which the sexual act occurred. Since you are under 18 years old, you need the permission of your parents or the permission of a court to get married in Illinois. Will he get in trouble? Possibly, as you are younger than the age of consent... View More
This may be an unorthodox question, but I'm a novelist unable to find the resource information I need. In the state of Illinois, if a sixteen year old were to steal and crash a car under the influence of inhalants, with an unregistered handgun in the glove box, what would be the consequences... View More
answered on Jan 15, 2018
Dui. Max penalty 364 days in county jail but would get probation on 1st offense. For 2 years, fine, costs, drug and alcohol evaluation, complete all recommeded treatment.
Felony retail theft
answered on Jan 9, 2018
Nope. Only a licensed Illinois Attorney can represent you. You really need to hire an experienced criminal defense attorney right now because a felony charge is not something you want to try and handle on your own.
I'm a 17 year old who wants to move out without parental consent in Illinois. I would like to move in with my 18 year old friend. Would this cause any problems for my friend and I?
answered on Jan 7, 2018
There are two ways to do this. One is to get your parents' consent. The other is for you to be declared emancipated by a court. This requires that you have a job and are supporting yourself, among other things. Basically, a court declares that you are fulfilling the role society attributes to... View More
answered on Jan 1, 2018
Was there a criminal conviction (juvenile) for shoplifting? I assume that Macy's is asking for $500. If that's the case, consult with a lawyer, but be sure to get full release for all possible claims that could be brought against the minor and his/her parents, guardians should that $500... View More
answered on Jan 1, 2018
Yes.
If the victim is under 17 years old at the time of the offense and the perpetrator is less than 5 years older than the victim, it is considered criminal sexual abuse (commonly called statutory rape).
If the victim is under 17 years old at the time of the offense and the... View More
The money came in mail so could it be stealing mail?
answered on Dec 29, 2017
If she really stole it from you then it is a crime and you should report it.
If she is holding on to it so you don't blow it, that is another matter.
Mom filed on behalf herself and juvenile. Dismissed on 2-622 delay. SOL claimed. But child is a minor- doesn’t his claim stand?
answered on Dec 12, 2017
I assume they had an attorney. If not they need to consult a member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Assn. Generally, the wrongful death claim may be barred, the childs claim for future support and loss of companionship might possibly survive.
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