Best interest of the child to see his father 4 hours a week?

Four hours per week is a very brief schedule and, absent the age of the child involved, may be considered a restriction on visitation. However, it...

My ex has filed to modify child support. Can I file for a continuance or go in unrepresented and ask for one?

This matter is already set for hearing. If you're attorney is quitting for non-payment or you're terminating your attorney, the court may continue...

Can an Illinois 17 year old request to have primary placement changed? Custodial parent says no to request.

A child custody proceeding is an "expedited" proceeding under the Illinois Supreme Court Rules. Expedited, however, means it needs to be completed...

Does a minors name change effect child support in illinois

There is virtually no way for a father to stop having an obligation for child support absent a termination of parental rights followed by an...

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There is no requirement that responses be notarized, but they must be "verefied" if the initial pleading is verified. Look to 735 ILCS 5/1-109 for...

Was my ex-wife required to report the child support paid directly to her? When my support started it was paid directly to her

You should contact an attorney. You may need to file a pleading since the state is involved. If your ex-wife was trying to hold you in contempt,...

Can I regain custody of my daughter after my rights had been terminated in 2006 she is 16 wants to come back home I want her.

You are no longer related to the child as a result of the termination of parental rights and the adoption. Unless there is a subsequent adoption...

My ex wife has agreed to sign off on her portion of my pension plan. What steps do I need to take to get this done

If she was awarded part of your pension plan in the divorce, then court action will be required for her to give that back to you. Technically, the...

Is there anything I need to do after my Prove Up for Divorce besides filing the Judgement for Dissolution in Will County ?

There may be other county specific advice, but the following applies to all counties: Just because it is a prove up does not mean you don't need...

How do I get back child support from my ex husband even though my kids are grown up?

Now that the youngest is 22, I would be concerned about the jurisdiction of the court. If he wasn't disabled at or before the age of 18, there...