Bring the Form with you on the date of judgment, and ask your questions in person. Most courthouses have help desks or legal aid stations.

I would like to file for divorce, but I am confused with not knowing what county to hire an attorney.

You can file in the county in which you live or in the county in which your wife lives. However, if the newborn resides with your wife, caselaw...

I Divorced from another state, and ex open a case for divorce and custody in this state? What does this mean? What should I do?

When you state that your ex opened a case here in Illinois, it sounds like you are saying he is enrolling the judgment here in Illinois. Enrolling...

After 4 years of no contact with my daughter, can his rights be terminated?

Bio dad's rights can only be terminated if someone (your new spouse?) is willing to adopt your daughter and (1) bio dad consents to terminate his...

It sounds like the prior payments were voluntary and not recorded through the State. If the parent receiving the child support will be honest...

I don't really like my lawyer. Is it too late to look for new representation?

You can review the Client Bill of Rights that should have been attached to your Engagement Agreement to understand your ability to terminate your...

How hard is it for a father to take custody away from a mother?

The question of custody is not about gender. If you feel your ex is willing to turn over custody, you can always attempt mediation or other ADR...

Do I have to force my daughter to see her father?

It sounds like your should seek legal counsel about a petition to modify visitation. You have just cause to modify. It is always best to go...

Means of Serving Divorce Papers If You Can't Locate Your Spouse

Due process is always appropriate. It would cost you more money if your wife found out after judgment was entered and then moved to vacate the...

Can an attorney seek attorney's fees against their client in a family law case?

Unless your attorney is asking for a consent judgment, they must withdraw to file for fees against you. Do not sign anything that is not true at...