Will I get a spousal support/alimony, if I file a divorce because my husband has been unfaithful to our marriage?

Please understand that your spouse has a duty to provide assistance. That responsibility is measured in part on the length of the marriage, the...

How can I protect myself financially during possible divorce?

You’ve provided a few details to begin the story, but there are a number that are missing. Different details result in different answers, I would...

Can i live with my dad if my mom has custody ?

I don’t believe Mr Cannizzaro is looking at this situation with respect to your getting advice from someone that is there to represent you and your...

I think you need to see an attorney with your papers from the case with your first child to determine what adverse findings they've made against...

Definitely stay active with the action going on and pursue an appeal if need be. 1) You can file a claim in Federal Court under I believe it is 42...

Court ordered for myself to pay 50% of child care. Ex has daughter (16yrs) watch our daughter (3yrs). Is that considered daycare

The statute requires you only to pay for child care for your ex to attend employment with a little fudge factor for the transportation to and from....

The simple answer: You may file a petition to join parentage case, and file a motion under 750 ILCS 5/513 asking for your parents to contribute to...

Dads legal rights, mom died father wants know if maternal grandmother has a right to custody?

You said that Father signed birth certificate. That doesn't literally happen. There's a voluntary acknowledgment of parentage that's offered at...

What are my legal rights if my child was raised as someone else's that is married to the mother now?

This is a tricky area. Under 750 ILCS 46/205 you have the right to file a petition to declare the non-existence of the parent-child relationship...

Can my ex go to jail for lieing on his court papers about his mental health.

The question isn't what his attorney knew, but what the court knew at the time. I'm assuming you had an attorney representing you. You should...