How to challenge an out of court statement made by a third party?

yes the statement is hearsay. your best option is to hire a lawyer to represent you in this. your next best option is to read the illinois...

In my divorce my ex told me we could be divorced faster if I didn't reply to anything. I trusted her and lost all parental righs

most likely you did not have your rights taken. most likely your ex got sole custody. huge difference. go copy the court file. get it from the...

Visitation modification

in lake county, i do not know about your county, the person who moves pays for the travel for the children to see the other parent. maybe child...

In in illinois,if I wanted to change my son's last name, can Ido it without the fathers consent?

no, you may not., you have to file a court name change proceeding and give him notice. you have to prove that the change is in the best interest of...

IL, Post graduation/18th Bday Child Support and College Tuition question....

the law is that child support goes to age 18 or high school graduation, whichever is last, but not beyond age 19. 750 ilcs 5/510. if the support...

Is the maintaining $250K for child from both ex-husband and ex-wife mandatory?Or it is questionable/negotiable?

the court does have the power to order life insurance to secure child support and college payments from each parent. the amount depends upon the...

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How do I find out if I have joint custody over my child?

the way to find out is to read the custody court order. you should have a copy. if you do not have one, go to the office of the court clerk to get...

Can someone sue child support/hfs/regional office?

yes, she can sue hfs but she will lose. it has sovereign immunity. so that is no help. rather than your being in this case, have her take all...

I have a friend who lost her fitness and is deemed unfit by DCFS. Is she allowed to live with me due to the fact I have children

why would you subject your children to someone who is unfit?

Is there a penalty if my husband and I legally separated but never actually separated?

you and he lied to the judge. not a good idea. stop posting on line. go see a lawyer. your support order will not reduce his support to the...