Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

I was 17 when she fell off the bed and she was a few months , my lawyer told me to pled guilty to neglect so that I couldn't be charged with abuse, I feel that was wrong choice because now I'm 21, shes 4 andim 87 lbs of stress and hairloss. I 100% provide for her and since her dad moved in august she is staying between two grandparents. Its hard for my child because when her dad did live in town I stayed with them at least three nights out of the week and spent time with her at my grandmothers on weekends. Its hard to have my own place, a car, a child, college and 2 jobs to pay for a lawyer, psych evals etc ... I feel its impossible to be able to fully provide and still be fighting to prove that i never neglected my child, she constantly cries to come with me and most times I'm crying too. Since they've taken her from me I haven't been the same ... depression is literally killing me and I feel if I don't get some real advice and some real help I'm going to lose myself and just turn to dust ... please help me [email protected]


Asked on 1/20/13, 8:20 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Donald Boyd The Boyd Law Firm, P.C.

You need to seek immediate help for your psychological and resulting physical trauma before addressing your legal issues. You have done the right thing by reaching out and asking for help, but your most immediate need is to take care of yourself. Please consider speaking to a counselor or help line to get you through the worst of this. As you get stronger and begin to heal you can address the legal issues. Good Luck!

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Answered on 1/22/13, 8:47 am


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