Can I get a different ruling if I don't like what the judge ordered

I am sure there are other issues in this case as well. Usually, with someone like your ex, an attorney is better able than you to put him in a...

Child support. How can a mother residing in foreign country obtain/enforce child support from a person residing in Illinois?

Was there a child support order? Where was the child born? Where has the child been living for the last six months? There is a lot going on here,...

What role does current spouses income play in determining support for children of previous marriage?

It should not come into play. Only if she brought a petition for college expenses would it be necessary to see how much income you had available...

I need to know how to stop my son's mother from leaving the state with my child.

It will be much harder and much more expensive to take action after she leaves. I have helped multiple father's in your situation and can offer...

Is it not perjury if my ex lies about $7000+ she never got for child support when in fact she did? what should happen in court?

Last October? How many court dates have occurred since this time? Were you ever held in contempt of court? Do you have an upcoming court date? ...

Can i get Custody of my son

You need to file ASAP. To continue to pay child support in this situation is not helpful to you but until you get a motion on file, it will...

That is quite some time ago. Has there been anything since, even if there is no police report? Your testimony to any new incident could be the...

False DCFS claims and Orders of Protection

I agree with Attorney Cowell's advice that you deserve a level playing field. You can cerntainly file a Petition for Interim Attorney's Fees. ...

IS IT A GOOD IDEA TO TAKE A CO-PARENTING CLASS BEFORE COURT

Talking to a lawyer will help your case. The statement you make is very, very general. Help, in what way? What are your goals? It could help...

A closing dismissal was filed with respect to a dissolution of marriage proceeding in illinois. what is a closing dismissal?

Was DWP written anywhere? Dismissed for want of prosecution is what that means. If it was DWP'd, then you are still married. Any other...