Mu ex husband tells my kids "your mothers going to jail! " Should I take this seriously?

A parent's "trash talk" to his children can be considered abusive, especially if it is aimed at alienating the children from their mother, or if it...

17 year old currently lives with NCP and wants to stay there.

You need to file a petition to modify custody based on a substantial change of circumstances -- the fact that your son is actually living with you...

Yes, a petition that fails to allege grounds is defective and potentially can be dismissed. But the other attorneys are correct that the judge is...

Could I get soul custady of my son and my ex wife's dog? And put my ex's wife and her parents in jail for domestic violence?

You say you only want to know how you can do a modification of custody -- not what you can't do. So the answer to that is, you have to petition...

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It sounds like the idea of a parenting agreement that says sole custody, but is "really" joint custody was suggested to you -- by opposing counsel...

What should I do if my ex does not follow my court ordered visitation of our kid?

Very often a custodial parent will do this in order to exercise control over the non-custodial parent, and his or her time with the kids. But...

Can a Facebook conversations be used against me?

Yes -- In theory, anything you do or say can be used in court, so long as it's relevant and the proponent of the evidence meets the evidentiary...

Extension of order of protection

Yes, the court in which she got the original OP has jurisdiction to hear the issue of extension. Yes, it's worth fighting the extension. Now that...

What is the Child Support % for 2 Children from Illinois and does that percentage amount come before deductions or after ?

On just the issue of what you look at the determine the amount, you won't be able to determine your "net income" as defined by Illinois statute by...

As a 16 year old mother do I have the right to move with another family member?

I don't think your immediate need is for legal information from a lawyer -- instead, you need to seek help immediately from the police or DCFS. ...