Can a 12 and 14 year old decide where they want to live full time?

There is no specific age when a child is allowed to choose where they live. The statute states that the wishes of "mature" children will be...

Could a marriage dissolution be thrown out of court

I notice you keep posting questions regarding your many heated divorce issues. Your issues are far too complicated to give a you a satisfactory...

Can a child support order be modified after it terminates?

To address your comment, the ex may be able to file a Petition to Modify the Support Order based on the mistake. Child support in Illinois...

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I need an attorney to clarify what this statement means in civil procedure 735 ILCS 5/2-1401: " The petition must (CONT.)

It means under the same case number. Normally, this would be before the same Judge. However, if a new Judge replaced the Judge who heard your case,...

Is my husband required by Illinois State law to pay 1/3 of his daughter's college tuition?

As the other lawyers have stated, the issue is either addressed in your Divorce Judgment, Settlement Agreement, or Parenting Agreement. If none of...

Im in illinois..were 3 weeks away from due date.im 90% sure im the father..should i sign birth certificate?

I agree with my colleague. You should also be aware that if you do not contest the issue of Paternity early on, it will be extremely difficult to...

When the person paying child support changes jobs, how does that information get registered/updated for the SDU (IL)?

You have to file a Motion to Modify Child Support. There is no fill-in-the-blank form. You must custom draft a Motion. You will then need to file...

Avoid making the wrong moves regarding paternity...

Agreed. A local attorey can best protect your rights as this situation can spiral out of control before you know it. The court order that you state...

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How do I get a divorce after I have become legally separated?

To the best of my knowledge, you will need to file a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. A Petition for Legal Separation is a tool for rare...

What is the appropriate way to serve a defendant a motion - petition for rule to show cause. Do I mail it to her or her attorney

If a case is pending before the court already, mail it to the attorney of record whose contact info should be located on the bottom left corner of...