I live in the state of Illinois. Do I need to have retained a lawyer in order to file for a dissolution of marriage?

no, you may do it without a lawyer if you know how to do it. as of january one, there is a completely new divorce law. custody is out. visits...

How can a person be purged of contempt by phone and hearing vacated without "Confirmed" receipt of current support? confused!

go have a meeting with your lawyer to discuss this. if you are satisfied with the results, hire another lawyer, fire this one, do the appropriate...

if you do this correctly, yes, you can shield your income from your lawful obligation to support your children. the back child support runs...

Can I ask my sister's lawyer not to use a letter that I provided them with detailing the abuse I witnessed from her husband?

sure, you may ask. but you may also be subpoenaed and have to testify. then if you testify contrary to the letter, you can be cross examined about...

Why won't DFCS act? He was brave and came forward. Aren't they supposed to protect kids?THEY WORK FOR THE SAME AGENCY!!!!

why in the world would you rely of a state agency to do anything? get all the reports of abuse. go hire a lawyer. do an emergency petition to...

Is the Child Support Order valid or able to be void? Does a petition for the divorce and parenting plan need signature?

what is a joinder for divorce? if something has your signature, it does not matter if you remember signing it, you did. if there is a divorce...

Can I ask a judge to have him drug tested without there ever being a police report?

yes, you can ask. you may ask. but you may be denied. you have to prove that he seriously endangers the children. if you and he are and were not...

Do I have to give my daughter to her dad when he asks, even if he's just using her as a "trophy"?

you have to give her to him when the court order says he gets her. is there a court order that says 3 hours a week? seems odd to me if there...

Am i allowed to call my daughter today since it is her birthday?

get a lawyer to file a petition for visitation abuse and contempt. why have you waited one month? jump on this now.

Am I still entitled to half of what accumulate over the time of this marriage

most likely yes but not always does each spouse get half.