Who has child custody and should I allow the father to keep seeing my daughter until we go to court?

yes, you should let the dad see his daughter unless you can prove he seriously endangers her. you chose him to be the father of your daughter, why...

Can my ex wife keep my last name on my children but add her new husband to their last name exampale my last name hyphen his

no. she cannot not, not without your permission and a name change petition. notify the schools, doctors, dentists, extra curricular activity people...

How does non-custodial parent force custodial parent to send teen into drug rehab in Illinois

joint custody will not help you. it means you share decisions. if she will not agree with your decision, then you have to mediate before you...

Iam a single mom and the father has a record of domestic abuse what steps do I take to insure he cannot take my son?

yes, you have a good chance for custody. however, in order to give you solid advice, the lawyer you hire needs to know much more information. if...

Can divorce papers be signed if both parties agree after a motion of default has been filed by the petitioner?

judy is correct. however, another answer is for you to withdraw your motion for default, settle the case with your husband, have him file an...

Increase in non custodial parent income and adjustment of child support?

as much as i respect judy and david, you may be entitled to a retroactive increase in support. go to an experienced divorce lawyer with your...

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I am 15 and want to move in with my dad, because I believe my mom is mentally abusive.

unfortunately, until your dad files a petition to change things, there is nothing legally that can be done. you could run away from mom but...

Dropping Adult College Student from Parent's Health Insurance

on the other hand, if it is no additional cost to keep this child on the insurance, why not keep the child on so long as he is eligible to be on...

Access to Dependents Medical Records and EOB Detail - Illinois

if you know what hippa is, you know that the insurance carrier cannot give you information without the consent of the patient in writing. if the...

Can I dissolve my Mexican Civil Union from the United States? My wife lives in Mexico and I live in the United States.

if your civil union is valid where entered, mexico, the illinois court should have power to end it legally. judy is correct, consult an attorney....