Monthly Archive: February 2020

ALLEGATIONS OF WRONGDOING, CHILD ENDANGERMENT, ABANDONMENT OF CHILDREN, CRUELTY TO CHILDREN, SEXUAL MOLESTATION OF CHILDREN, CRIMINAL CHARGES, DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS) LAW FIRM, METRO EAST LAWYER HANDLING DCFS ISSUES, INVESTIGATIONS, HEARINGS AND APPEALS, AVAILABLE TO REPRESENT CLIENTS FROM EFFINGHAM, EFFINGHAM COUNTY, NEWTON, JASPER COUNTY AND FLORA, CLAY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. IF YOU ARE INDICATED, DCFS WILL KEEP YOUR NAME IN A DATABASE CALLED THE STATE CENTRAL REGISTER, OR “SCR”. YOUR NAME CAN STAY IN THIS DATABASE ANYWHERE FROM 5 TO 50 YEARS, DEPENDING ON THE TYPE OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT. THE SCR CAN’T BE SEEN BY THE PUBLIC. HOWEVER, IF YOU APPLY FOR A JOB WORKING WITH CHILDREN OR WORKING WITH ADULTS WITH MENTAL DISABILITIES, AN EMPLOYER CAN SEE ANY INFORMATION FROM THE SCR THAT RELATES TO YOU. IF YOU ARE IN THE SCR, YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO GET A JOB IN THESE FIELDS. YOU ONLY HAVE 60 DAYS FROM THE DATE ON THE LETTER OF INDICATION FROM SPRINGFIELD TO APPEAL. STEPS ON HOW TO APPEAL WILL BE IN THE LETTER, BUT YOU SHOULD TAKE TO A LAWYER RIGHT AWAY. BLAKE BEHME LAW GROUP, P.C. CAN REPRESENT YOU AS A PARENT, RELATIVE OR OTHER IN REGARD TO ISSUES INVOLVING THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS). THE DCFS CAN BE CONCERNED WITH ISSUES INVOLVING ABUSE OR NEGLECT, ISSUES INVOLVING STEP-PARENTS, MARRIAGE INVOLVING FOSTER CARE, NOT TO MENTION CIVIL PROCEEDINGS, DIVORCE COURT AND OTHER MATTERS. A DCFS REPORT CAN EVOLVE INTO A CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION AND THERE MAY EVEN BE CRIMINAL CHARGES BROUGHT. DEPENDING ON THE CIRCUMSTANCES, THE RESULTS OF A DCFS INVESTIGATION CAN STOP YOU FROM FUTURE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. WE HAVE EXPERIENCE IN ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS IN KEEPING THEIR FAMILY TOGETHER.

Blake Law Group February 28, 2020

ALLEGATIONS OF WRONGDOING, CHILD ENDANGERMENT, ABANDONMENT OF CHILDREN, CRUELTY TO CHILDREN, SEXUAL MOLESTATION OF CHILDREN, CRIMINAL CHARGES, DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS) LAW FIRM, METRO EAST LAWYER HANDLING DCFS ISSUES, INVESTIGATIONS, HEARINGS AND APPEALS, AVAILABLE TO REPRESENT CLIENTS…
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TAYLORVILLE, CHRISTIAN COUNTY, ILLINOIS, LAW FIRM AVAILABLE TO REPRESENT CLIENTS FROM THESE AREAS IN REGARD TO CUSTODY ISSUES REGARDING GRANDCHILDREN, DIFFERENCES BETWEEN GRANDPARENTS AND CHILDREN, ISSUES THAT GRANDPARENTS MAY HAVE WITH RESPECT TO HOW PARENTS ARE RAISING GRANDCHILDREN, INCLUDING RELATING TO NEGLECT, EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENT, SMOKING AND DRUGS, LACK OF SUPERVISION AND CHILD ENDANGERMENT

Blake Law Group February 25, 2020

TAYLORVILLE, CHRISTIAN COUNTY, ILLINOIS, LAW FIRM AVAILABLE TO REPRESENT CLIENTS FROM THESE AREAS IN REGARD TO CUSTODY ISSUES REGARDING GRANDCHILDREN, DIFFERENCES BETWEEN GRANDPARENTS AND CHILDREN, ISSUES THAT GRANDPARENTS MAY HAVE WITH RESPECT TO HOW PARENTS ARE RAISING GRANDCHILDREN, INCLUDING RELATING…
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REAL ESTATE LAW, REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY AVAILABLE TO REPRESENT CLIENTS FROM THE EDWARDSVILLE, MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS VICINITY, REAL ESTATE LAW FIRM HANDLING TRANSACTIONS, DISPUTES, LITIGATION, DEED IN LIEU OF FORECLOSURE, LOAN MODIFICATION, MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE DEFENSE, SHORT SALE NEGOTIATIONS AND EASEMENT DISPUTES. IF YOU ARE FACING A POSSIBLE FORECLOSURE, YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR A SHORT SALE TO AVOID THE NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES OF A FORECLOSURE. IF YOU OWE MORE ON YOUR HOME LOAN DEBT THAN THE VALUE OF YOUR HOME AND DO NOT HAVE A SECOND MORTGAGE, YOU MAY QUALIFY WITH YOUR LENDER TO SELL YOUR HOME FOR LESS THAN THE MORTGAGE AMOUNT DUE. GENERALLY, IN A SHORT SALE THE LENDER WILL FORGIVE THE DIFFERENCE OF WHAT IS OWED. EVEN HOMEOWNERS WHO ARE CURRENTLY ON TIME WITH THEIR PAYMENTS MAY BE ABLE TO DO A SHORT SALE IF THEY HAVE FALLEN ON HARD FINANCIAL TIMES AND FORESEE A POTENTIAL FORECLOSURE IN THE FUTURE. EACH CASE IS DIFFERENT AND WILL HAVE TO BE NEGOTIATED ON ITS OWN TERMS WITH THE LENDER INVOLVED.

Blake Law Group February 21, 2020

REAL ESTATE LAW, REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY AVAILABLE TO REPRESENT CLIENTS FROM THE EDWARDSVILLE, MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS VICINITY, REAL ESTATE LAW FIRM HANDLING TRANSACTIONS, DISPUTES, LITIGATION, DEED IN LIEU OF FORECLOSURE, LOAN MODIFICATION, MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE DEFENSE, SHORT SALE NEGOTIATIONS AND EASEMENT…
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BELLEVILLE, ST. CLAIR COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION LAWYERS, METRO EAST BUSINESS COUNSELING, PLANNING AND DRAFTING LAW FIRM, REAL ESTATE CONTRACTS AND LITIGATION, BUSINESS OWNER DISPUTES AND LAWSUITS, AVAILABLE TO REPRESENT CLIENTS FROM JERSEYVILLE, GODFREY, JERSEY COUNTY, GRANITE CITY, EDWARDSVILLE, MADISON COUNTY AND GREENVILLE, SHOAL CREEK, BOND COUNTY, ILLINOIS

Blake Law Group February 18, 2020

BELLEVILLE, ST. CLAIR COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION LAWYERS, METRO EAST BUSINESS COUNSELING, PLANNING AND DRAFTING LAW FIRM, REAL ESTATE CONTRACTS AND LITIGATION, BUSINESS OWNER DISPUTES AND LAWSUITS, AVAILABLE TO REPRESENT CLIENTS FROM JERSEYVILLE, GODFREY, JERSEY COUNTY, GRANITE CITY, EDWARDSVILLE,…
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“HOW TO FIND THE BEST DIVORCE AND DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE ATTORNEY”, METRO EAST LAW FIRM, BELLEVILLE, ST. CLAIR COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AVAILABLE TO REPRESENT CLIENTS FROM MACOMB, MCDONOUGH COUNTY, CANTON, FULTON COUNTY AND HAVANA, MASON COUNTY, ILLINOIS, CLIENTS SHOULD MEET WITH PROSPECTIVE ATTORNEYS AND LAW FIRMS THAT THEY MAY WISH TO CONSIDER FOR REPRESENTATION IN DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE, CUSTODY AND ALLOCATION OF PARENTAL TIME CASES. THEY SHOULD INTERVIEW AS MANY ATTORNEYS AS THEY WISH. THEY MAY ALSO WISH TO CONFER WITH FRIENDS OR NEIGHBORS OR TRUSTED ADVISORS. THEY CAN ATTEMPT TO FIND OUT AS MUCH AS THEY CAN THROUGH OTHER SOURCES, INCLUDING THE INTERNET. THEY MAY WISH TO CONTACT LOCAL BAR ASSOCIATIONS. THERE MAY BE LISTINGS IN PHONE BOOKS. THE CHOICE OF AN ATTORNEY IS IMPORTANT AND CLIENTS SHOULD REVIEW AS MANY RESOURCES AS POSSIBLE AND KEEP IN MIND THAT THERE ARE MANY COMPETENT ATTORNEYS AND LAW FIRMS AND THE PURSUIT OF THE BEST MAY BE SUBJECTIVE, IF NOT DIFFICULT TO DEFINE SINCE EACH CLIENT IS DIFFERENT AND EACH CASE IS DIFFERENT.

Blake Law Group February 14, 2020

“HOW TO FIND THE BEST DIVORCE AND DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE ATTORNEY”, METRO EAST LAW FIRM, BELLEVILLE, ST. CLAIR COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AVAILABLE TO REPRESENT CLIENTS FROM MACOMB, MCDONOUGH COUNTY, CANTON, FULTON COUNTY AND HAVANA, MASON COUNTY, ILLINOIS, CLIENTS SHOULD MEET WITH…
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DCFS LAWYER, DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS) METRO EAST LAW FIRM, BELLEVILLE, ST. CLAIR COUNTY, ILLINOIS DCFS ATTORNEYS, AVAILABLE TO REPRESENT CLIENTS FROM JERSEYVILLE, JERSEY COUNTY, GRANITE CITY, MADISON COUNTY AND GREENVILLE, BOND COUNTY, ILLINOIS. WE HAVE AN INTEREST IN A REPORT BEING “UNFOUNDED” AS OPPOSED TO “INDICATED”. THE DCFS HAS BROAD POWERS TO MAKE LONG-LASTING DECISIONS THAT MAY IMPACT YOU, YOUR FAMILY, YOUR EMPLOYMENT AND YOUR FUTURE. SEX CRIME ALLEGATIONS HAVE BROAD CONSEQUENCES AND THE DCFS CAN CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION AND HAS BROAD POWERS IN REGARD TO THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN. BLAKE BEHME LAW GROUP, P.C. CAN HELP YOU IF YOU HAVE A CONCERN THAT DCFS HAS BECOME INVOLVED IN YOUR FAMILY ISSUES. WE CAN PROVIDE GUIDANCE AND REPRESENTATION. A DCFS INVESTIGATION CAN HAVE BROAD AND LASTING IMPACT. YOU SHOULD ALWAYS CALL YOUR LAWYER FOR ADVICE BEFORE TALKING TO A DCFS INVESTIGATOR, POLICE OFFICER, DETECTIVE, OR MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT BECAUSE ANY STATEMENT MADE TO ANYONE OTHER THAN YOUR LAWYER MAY BE USED AGAINST YOU BY DCFS, BY THE POLICE, OR IN COURT. A DCFS INVESTIGATION IS NOT A CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION, HOWEVER DCFS AND THE POLICE OFTEN INVESTIGATE THE SAME CLAIMS. THIS MEANS THEY WILL TALK AND WORK TOGETHER. ANYTHING YOU SAY TO DCFS CAN BE USED AGAINST YOU BY THE POLICE. DCFS HAS 60 DAYS TO COMPLETE A FORMAL INVESTIGATION.

Blake Law Group February 11, 2020

DCFS LAWYER, DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS) METRO EAST LAW FIRM, BELLEVILLE, ST. CLAIR COUNTY, ILLINOIS DCFS ATTORNEYS, AVAILABLE TO REPRESENT CLIENTS FROM JERSEYVILLE, JERSEY COUNTY, GRANITE CITY, MADISON COUNTY AND GREENVILLE, BOND COUNTY, ILLINOIS. WE HAVE AN…
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HUSBAND SEEKING SOLE CUSTODY OF CHILDREN, SPOUSE REQUESTING MAJORITY OF PARENTAL TIME, BELLEVILLE, ST. CLAIR COUNTY, ILLINOIS CHILD CUSTODY LAW FIRM, METRO EAST LAWYERS, AVAILABLE TO REPRESENT CLIENTS FROM COBDEN, UNION COUNTY, VIENNA, JOHNSON COUNTY AND GOLCONDA, POPE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. WE HAVE OBTAINED SUCCESSFUL RESULTS FOR CLIENTS OVER A PERIOD OF MANY DECADES IN REGARD TO SERIOUS, COMPLICATED AND CHALLENGING FAMILY LAW SITUATIONS. FOR EXAMPLE, WE REPRESENTED A HUSBAND FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA WHO, DURING THE MARRIAGE WITH HIS WIFE, HAD ADOPTED EIGHT CHILDREN. AT THE TIME THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA WAS PAYING $400 PER MONTH FOR EACH CHILD THAT WAS ADOPTED. WHEN THE COUPLE RELOCATED TO THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, OUR CLIENT, WHO WAS A MEMBER OF THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE, WAS ACCUSED OF CHILD ENDANGERMENT AND THERE WERE ISSUES REGARDING SEXUAL MOLESTATION INVOLVING THE CHILDREN.

Blake Law Group February 7, 2020

HUSBAND SEEKING SOLE CUSTODY OF CHILDREN, SPOUSE REQUESTING MAJORITY OF PARENTAL TIME, BELLEVILLE, ST. CLAIR COUNTY, ILLINOIS CHILD CUSTODY LAW FIRM, METRO EAST LAWYERS, AVAILABLE TO REPRESENT CLIENTS FROM COBDEN, UNION COUNTY, VIENNA, JOHNSON COUNTY AND GOLCONDA, POPE COUNTY, ILLINOIS….
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REAL ESTATE LAW, REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY AVAILABLE TO REPRESENT CLIENTS FROM THE DANVILLE, VERMILION COUNTY, ILLINOIS VICINITY, REAL ESTATE LAW FIRM HANDLING TRANSACTIONS, DISPUTES, LITIGATION, DEED IN LIEU OF FORECLOSURE, LOAN MODIFICATION, MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE DEFENSE, SHORT SALE NEGOTIATIONS AND EASEMENT DISPUTES. DEPENDING ON THE TERMS OF ANY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT YOU REACH WITH A LENDER, THEY MAY OR MAY NOT BE ENTITLED TO PURSUE A DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT AGAINST YOU. THE “DEFICIENCY” IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE AMOUNT REALIZED FROM THE SALE OF PROPERTY COMPARED TO THE AMOUNT OWED AND A LENDER HAS THE LEGAL RIGHT TO ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THAT AMOUNT. IF A LENDER DOES NOT PURSUE A DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT, THERE MAY ALSO BE AN ISSUE REGARDING AN UNEXPECTED TAX LIABILITY.

Blake Law Group February 4, 2020

REAL ESTATE LAW, REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY AVAILABLE TO REPRESENT CLIENTS FROM THE DANVILLE, VERMILION COUNTY, ILLINOIS VICINITY, REAL ESTATE LAW FIRM HANDLING TRANSACTIONS, DISPUTES, LITIGATION, DEED IN LIEU OF FORECLOSURE, LOAN MODIFICATION, MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE DEFENSE, SHORT SALE NEGOTIATIONS AND EASEMENT…
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