When you are going through a divorce nothing is more important than your children. Who will they live with? How much will I see them? When will I see them? Will they be o.k. after all of this? These are questions that most parents think of first when faced with ending a marriage. It is important to find the right lawyer to help you answer all of these questions, a lawyer who will look out for not only your interests, but the interests of your children. Visitation: Before the divorce is even finalized, you most likely... Read more
Divorce & Family Law
Becoming involved with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services can be a scary situation. DCFS has a lot of power; caseworkers or investigators can take your children away from you, can order you to complete certain services and judge you on your ability to parent. When you receive a summons to appear in juvenile court on an abuse or neglect case, you will first be told what the allegations are against you. You are then given a chance to admit or deny the allegations or ask for a trial if you want one. If one parent admits to the allegations, the child is then... Read more