Can I move out of state if the non-custodial parent does not live here?

there is no such thing as an official separation. if you have a divorce decree, then you are divorced. it sets forth the rules. 750 ilcs 5/609...

you may file whatever you want whenever you want. that does not mean it is legally correct nor that you will win what it is that you are...

Father does no want to visit child but still pay child support.

it matters if you and father were married and divorced or never married. visits are his right but not his obligation. rather than do a court...

Disagree with spouse on legal guardian for child during estate planning.

this is really an estate planning issue rather than a custody one. discuss the situation with your estate planner.

Is it considered desertion if I leave before the divorce?

if you leave before the divorce is filed and are gone for one year without cause or provocation by your spouse, yes, that can be desertion which is...

Communication and documentation

i have no doubt that you are concerned and perhaps confused about all these players in your case. your entry to all of them is your lawyer. you...

Supervised visitation

it depends upon what the court order says. if there is an order of protection that mom and dad cannot be near each other, no, that will not...

yes, she and you can move anywhere in the world you and she want. but if the baby moves, do not be surprised that the dad files suit here to...

I have a follow up question to my previous question and need help!

file a petition for guardianship for this child. the forms from your county may be available either on line or in the office of the court clerk. if...

no, the guardian need not allow visits unless court ordered to do so. the refusal to allow visits is not a reason to revoke the...