Im relocating from Illinois to Oklahoma for work and need to change my visitation we have joint custody but my ex will not agree

before you worry about what the visits will be, you need court permission to take the children out of illinois. your ex need not agree to your...

there is case law that either of you may take the children to church during your parenting time. if you have joint custody, you may not enroll...

Can I live with my dad even though my mom has sole custody?

your father should consult with a custody lawyer to address this. meanwhile, if mom is physically abusive, either you call the police or tell a...

DeKalb county adopt of step child. Marriage failed shortly after adoption finalized. Adoptive parent does not see child

judy said it correctly. the child has the two parents in the adoption judgment. if the new parent chooses not to see the child, nothing can be...

Where can I find a list of responsibilities of my DCFS caseworker? I feel I am not receiving the correct help from my caseworker

the basic responsibility is to see to the best interest of the child and attempt a reconciliation between parents and child. if you signed a...

I got divorced two years ago, in the divorce papers I agreed to pay 6,000$ twords his credit card debt.I contacted my ex shortly

if no time limit is stated, the law presumes a reasonable time. there are some court cases that say that 30 days is a reasonable time. if you...

What steps should I take.

unless the father has what the law calls significant contacts with illinois, you may not be able to sue him here for child support. you may have to...

50/50 joint custody with my daughters mom. We're on 2-2-5-5 schedule. Our daughter is with me 5 days her two days then we switch

depending upon the wording of your parenting agreement, mom moving may not result in a school change. it may. again, it depends upon the...

Do I need a lawyer if my friends are adopting my baby and they have a lawyer

if you agree to sign the consent for your friends to adopt, no, you do not need a lawyer. the lawyer of your friends' will prepare an adoption...

I have joint custody of my 6 year old son. We each have custody one week on and one week off.

take your parenting agreement to a lawyer for review. draft a letter to your ex about your concerns and your suggested solutions. tell her if...