Does Illinois have jurisdiction over my children if they have only lived there for 3 months?

ask your lawyer to consult with an illinois one. give the illinois one all the court papers. then you will get a real answer. the illinois supreme...

How can I get full custody if my ex constantly keeps setting me up to get arrested filing police reports calling DCFS etc?

here is your guide: hire a lawyer in the county in which the case is. the dad has one and you apparently do not. there is much that can be...

Can a non-custodial spouse receive maintenance but still be responsible for child support?

that happens all the time in lake county. this was the topic of a thread on the illinois state bar association list serve a few weeks ago.

How can I get custody of my sisters unborn baby when she's mentally ill in a hospital and has lost custody of her 9 yr old son?

step one. move to illinois or have the baby born in arizona. step two, become the guardian of your sister. step three, once the child is...

Will I get stuck paying his child support that he owes for his daughter from a previous relationship?

no, you have no liability for his support obligation. but if he is in arrears in support, why not have him clear that up before you marry him?...

Can I leave the state with my 15 year old daughter?

yes you can and you may after dad agrees in writing or you get a court order permitting it. until then, you may not. you could move but do not do...

If I have joint parenting custody but I have final say for health, can my ex stop me from getting my daughter phase 1 braces?

if you have the final say on health, if that is what the court papers say, then, yes, you may decide to do the orthodontia and with which dr.

yes she can say whatever she wants. there is freedom of speech. but if your bf has time with his children, he may have you with them unless there...

Why am I paying child support to my ex wife when we have shared custody, split all of our sons expenses, and she makes more

probably you are paying because there is a court order requiring you to. if you do not like the advice you are getting, get a second opinion....

Custodial parent harrassing non custodial parent.

one need not read nor respond to emails. one may block the receipt of emails from an address. one need not answer every phone call when the...