Do I have to pay child support?

If you are the biological father of a child, and your parental rights have not been terminated, then yes - you have a duty under the law to support...

Do I need an attorney to legitimize my daughter? I was legally married to my ex husband when I got pregnant with her.

Hi. Actually, I'm surprised that the judge did not ask if you were pregnant the time the evidence was being given for the final divorce. Had he or...

After 5 years of living separate, I find that my divorce decree was never present for a judge to sign. Am I still married.?

If a Final Judgment and Decree was never presented to or otherwise signed by the Judge and then filed in the Clerk's office of record, then it was...

If i'm 16 is it illegal for me to date a 19 year old would he get in trouble with the law? age of consent?

A platonic relationship is not a problem. A sexual relationship would be - for him, as my colleagues have said. It might be wise to hold a...

Selected as the best answer

Just a few quick thoughts: 1. If you can afford to retain an attorney, don't wait until a week before the trial. This is too important not to...

I'm 17, and DFCS may be called on my mother..

It would not be up to DFCS. If your case went before a juvenile court judge and the judge determined that you are a dependent child (for example,...

Legal tax filing

You should speak to your attorney and your CPA or tax attorney about filing as “married filing separately” or “head of household.” If you qualify...

What are the laws in Illinois regarding children being in school.

If you are worried that your grandson may be in a dependent state, that he is suffering from educational neglect, that he is does not have a stable...

How can I get my daughter back from abusive man?

More information is needed to give you a meaningful, fully informed answer. The tone of your post suggests that this was a recent decision? If...

Under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA), a court of this State can exercise temporary emergency jurisdiction if...