Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

You and your grandma should check with the nearest bar association for a lawyer referral. I don't know if Putnam County has one (Magnolia's in Putnam) of if you have to go to Peoria... Grandma can help. Once you reach 16 you can ask a court to be emancipated which would mean you are on your own...

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