Bifurcated Divorce

you file a divorce. then after the respondent has been served and responded, you ask the court to bifurcate. not looked upon favorably unless you...

What can be done when a visitation order has been placed with specific steps and father has yet to complete order in 3 years?

take the order to a lawyer for a consultation. review it with the lawyer. tell the lawyer what the violations by the father are and have been....

Does an ex husband have any right to ex wife's estate after her passing

he is wrong if you are correct about what the divorce papers say. open an estate for her. have the executor do a citation to discover assets. get...

Can I move out of the home with my children without being divorced first?

probably not, but before you move, go consult with some lawyers. your husband may do an emergency motion to return the children to the house if you...

Adhering to the weekend parenting schedule as listed in the divorce decree

yes you do as it is the schedule in the court papers. you could do a petition to modify the schedule. you could do a petition to ask that the...

I want to know how i can get custody of my little brother from my mom who is not doing right by him.

if he is with you, go hire a lawyer to do a petition for you to be his guardian. do it now.

the portion that represents future lost income is available for child support. but only during the minority of the child. that can be present...

My spouse and i have considered divorce. Is it better for me financially to divorce now or after i retire ?

whichever you do, your spouse will most likely get half of the marital portion of the pension and the 457 plan. you may not have enough left to...

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Can I get out of paying child support if the mother allows me to.

your agreement with her is not binding. the illinois supreme court said so years ago in a case called blissett. you need a court order to do this....

My ex-boyfriend is on my son's birth certificate, can he legally take my son away from me without going to court?

yes, he can. and yes, you can legally take the boy away from dad. so best to get a lawyer and file a custody case now.