I have been granted temporary custody of my child due to a domestic violence, what can I do to be granted Full custody?

Temporary custody is not available on an Emergency Order of Protection but is possible in a Plenary Order of Protection, typically an order that...

Even if you take him back, I would recommend that he get some help. You know how empty promises can be. If he has truly changed, he should be...

I have filed for child support in IL and recieved a court date. It advises me to "file an appearance". Hasn't this been done?

The State's Attorney's Office is best to have any of your specific questions answered. Presumably they would ask you for assistance if/when they...

What if I don't have a job and my son's father take me to court

What do you think he will take you to court for? You state that he chooses not to even see your son. To help lawyers provide a meaningful...

Will the state of il pay for a dna test if I request one and I am unemployed?

If you are married, then you are presumed to be the father. You would most likely be responsible for paying for a DNA test. There are other...

My child is disabled. i am currently paying support with an emancipation date of this year. what are the guidelines for extended

You should Google 750 ILCS 5/513 and read that whole section. It is about five paragraphs. This will give you a better idea of what you may be...

Child Support lawyer

Ask away. You may also want to try the Illinois State Bar Association referral service if you did not know where to begin looking for a lawyer.

Visitation rights for a one week old

I just gave birth to a son who is one week and one day old. Yesterday his father, who is on the birth certificate, basically bullied me into...

My 8 year old caught her mom smoking pot

You never have to hire a lawyer, but your chances of getting to the place you want to be go exponentially higher. I would just add to the other...

I have temprary custody of granddaughter how do i get the father sign his rights over

Dear Vienna grandmother, Both attorneys, Judy and Gary have provided you with great advice. I want to second what they stated and offer some...