My daughter is getting a divorce but it should be a simple process as there is no property to split, what's involved?

Because children are involved, she would benefit from contacting an attorney. There are many on this site, use the find a lawyer feature. She...

How much time do I have to file in Illinois for custody when one parent just moved out of state with child?

Yes, you can initiate proceedings in IL. If she contests that and attempts to file in another state, the judge's will confer to determine the...

No they are not required to; depending on what you are asking the attorney to disclose, you could be making a huge mistake and the attorney may not...

My daughters father wants to give me full custody. He's not on her birth certificate. What's my next step?

Full custody is not a thing. You need legal advice. If the father is in agreement, then it should be fairly straight forward; but there is...

Does anyone do probono or low flat rate fees for family law in madison county? Just lost my job and dont have much for right now

Look into the local legal aid and contact the county bar association which often will be able to guide you in the right direction.

Family law question

Without knowing the full circumstances, based upon what you described above, the girlfriend has no right to act in a parental manner. Your desire...

During a divorce, can the party receiving child support go and have that paperwork updated while the rest is pending?

You would greatly benefit from finding a new attorney, there are many listed on this website who offer free consultation. I suggest you search and...

Will the new family laws going into effect help me gain custody?

The new law does not use the word "custody" but rather is about the allocation of parental responsibilities. The standard is still best interest of...

Do i have to pay child support, when that isnt what i went to court for?

It sounds like you need a new messenger (an attorney) as you are not having success with this judge. You should contact local attorneys quickly.

When served with temporary child custody papers, will the child be handed over immediately or will the parties attend court 1st?

It is not likely unless an emergency motion was filed and relief granted based upon that motion. However, as discussed above, legal representation...