Can I change custody agreement if I just found out my daughters father is working during his regularly scheduled parenting time?

Do you have a provision in your agreement for a right of first refusal? If he is working during his scheduled parenting time, you may be able to...

Is past child support reflected in income when recalculating support in IL?

Child support is not included as income to the recipient. So it is not part of calculating a true-up.

Alimony is now called maintenance, and there has to be both a demonstrated need for maintenance and a determination of an amount, which may be...

While lawyer shopping, how far can I broaden my search parameters when starting to search for my first time needing a lawyer?

There is a reason why an attorney promotes the fact that she practices family law - she knows the statutes, she knows the variations or...

Is there a way to avoid back support or at the very least, the interest on it?

If you really do get along great, then I suggest you and your ex go to a financial mediator to reset support - now. Have your agreement on support...

Who is responsible for ensuring a refinance took place at the time of a divorce?

Look back at the language of your settlement agreement. If your former husband was instructed in the agreement to refinance, there is usually a...

What is the difference, if any, between an uncontested divorce and simple divorce?

A simple divorce is one where you and your spouse do not own real estate together, and don't have retirement accounts to divide. Your marriage has...

My ex filed an emergency motion to remove order of protection i have on him?

If this really is about his seeing the son you have together, and the allegations you have made to have the Order of Protection (OP) granted are...

You can ask for more time, and the judge generally will give you some time to get an attorney. But do use that time diligently. If the judge...

Should I hire an attorney to represent me?

Most likely, if you ask the judge to dismiss the Order of Protection, he or she will do so. But keep in mind that there is nothing to keep him to...