What happens if my friend were to take her child back even if she signed a notarized letter saying she would return him

A notarized letter is meaningless. You have a complicated removal issue, your friend should seek legal representation

What does the court do is ex is not following court order?

You can file a petition for rule asking the court to hold your ex in contempt of court and pay your legal fees. I suggest you contact an attorney...

Do I have any legal recourse in Illinois for a person that has verbally harassed me for the past year?

You should contact the police. You could seek an order of protection also. As to the damaged, depending on the value you may be able to sue;...

How to find a public defender lawyer for child custody court..

There is no PD for this type of matter. You can contact legal aid, the county bar association of a local prairie state legal services to see if you...

Post-secondary educational expenses

I agree with above. Search for an attorney in your area, many will offer no charge initial consultations and find one you like and is limited to...

How can I clear my court dates as fast as possible?

I agree, you would benefit from having an attorney on your side. The courts calendar and the state will dictate much of the pace; however, if you...

What are the next steps I should take? What can I do for myself?

You would greatly benefit from a legal consultation. Many offer an initial consultation at no charge. You really need to get an understanding of...

Can I move to Ky from IL?

I would agree with the above, but also add that if the father did want to file something for the time being Illinois would be considered the home...

You should meet with an attorney and bring the pleadings/order terminating maintenance. That will assist in getting you the most accurate analysis

You certainly should try to maintain a strong relationship with your siblings, so they feel comfortable confiding in you if something is happening....