i changed the practice area from child custody to probate so you will get better answers.

Can a caseworker change the judges ruling?

wait to tomorrow and then ask your lawyer. she knows all about the case, the service plan, and hopefully your boyfriend. we do not.

Need to file for divorce ASAP! my husband abandoned me 17 years ago and I filed for my pension they tell me he gets half!

unlikely that the pension documents provide that a spouse gets half. get a copy of the pension document. read it carefully. interview some lawyers...

What does child support cover exactly?

no one can tell you what it covers exactly as there is no statutory definition. read your parenting agreement/ court order. it may help with...

My boyfriend and I split up. Can I leave the state with our daughter?

google and read 750 ilcs 5/602.9. if your move is more than 25 miles then you need to follow that statute by giving him notice etc.

you have to comply with the illinois name change statute. the father is entitled to notice. you could ask the judge in a motion to waive that...

Can my ex keep my new boyfriend away from our kids?

there is always a possibility that a judge could decide that he is a danger to your children. were his previous cases orders of protection or...

I got a summons in Illinois and I am not listed as the defendant. What do I do with this?

you probably got a subpoena rather than a summons. talk to your lawyer about what to do with it. we cannot tell you without seeing it but you...

do not talk with dcfs or the police without a lawyer present. do not sign anything for dcfs or the police.

My kids father is behind in a court order with child support in Illinois Can his car settlement be placed with a lien ?

yes it can but you have to act very very quickly.