It sounds like your name was changed after the divorce, but just because you submitted a document, if the court or judge did not sign the document...

It is common for the judge to want the parenting plan done as soon as possible because there is a statutory deadline for that to be completed...

There is a difference between you agreeing to give custody of your children to their fathers and a finding of parental unfitness to terminate your...

I would contact the circuit clerk to see if there really was a custody case filed or a probate (guardianship) case filed. Since you said "she said...

Can't tell you why your attorney would now be representing your ex on DCFS case but this does cause a conflict with the attorney now representing...

If your employer will sign a letter stating your income then that can be shown to the judge. If you deposit the money or have tax returns, that...

I agree with the above response. Some police departments will contact her to tell her to release the child, some won't. Keep a copy of the new...

You do not have the right to an attorney in family court, you should have had one ready for the date of the hearing, if you did not, the judge is...

It depends on which judge you have and there could be an order that dad can do what he wants on his time. I would try to offer options to day,...

Because of the length of time that the child has lived with step-parent the step-parent can file for a petition for custody and the visitation with...