You should hire an attorney as soon as possible to review your case. Too often, people attempt to represent themselves pro se and prejudice their...

Guardian ad litem assigned, now what?

You should have received a copy of an Order today stating the name and number of the GAL. Additionally, you may have been required to make a...

What if I cant pay court ordered child care amount??

If I was representing your wife, I would have a Rule to Show Cause issued, and force you to answer to the Court why you should not be held in...

My ex is trying to take my kids out of town on my weekend. She told me by text. Anything I can do ahead of time to prevent this?

This frequently happens near the holidays. If you have a Court Order granting you these days, you could bring an emergency motion; however, don't...

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The Guardian Ad Litem ("GAL") is the eyes and ears of the Court and is subject to examination.

I was told by a lawyer that Everything we discuss is subject to attorney client privilege. Those are actually his exact words.

Generally, the attorney-client privilege extends to communications between the lawyer and his or her client if said communications were...

Custody of Daughter while on probation

You state that there is a child custody proceeding already pending - I hope you have retained counsel in this matter. If you have not, please...

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Seeking increased non custodial visitation, two years have passed since PA was ordered, what are the steps required?

If you've already mediated the issue and attempted to compromise with the other parent, then the next step would be to file a Petition to Modify...

Sale of apartment building and maintenance of lease terms when the new landlord immediately issued a new lease

There are a number of factors that could be in play here: do you have written lease? If so, what does the lease say in the event the property is...

Religious marriages in IL

I noticed that your question stated you are in Springfield, IL (or Sangamon County). Here is a link to the Sangamon County Clerk of the Circuit...