Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

My sister and I have been financially supporting our very elderly mother although she lives in her own apartment with full-time carers. Recently, a fire in her building required her to find temporary housing elsewhere. My sister has offered to have her (and the carer) stay with her.

However, because of a recent disagreement with my sister's husband, she has not "banned" me from seeing my mother...and I may never come to her home to see her.

Is this legal?

Is there anything I can do to require her to let me visit my mother?


Asked on 12/11/09, 9:05 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Sue Roberts-Kurpis, Esq. Law Office of Sue Roberts-Kurpis

You can file for "guardianship" of your mother based upon her inability to care for herself. Check with your local court clerk for the local procedure.

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Answered on 12/18/09, 2:24 pm


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