You can get it done faster thru a private attorney. Sadly they are extremely busy but they will eventually get it done and it won’t cost anything....

You need to encourage the parenting time. Beyond that not much you can do. I have never seen a judge force a 17 year old to see the other parent....

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My ex filed for visitation but neither of us showed up to court so his case was closed. Can he file for visitation again?

I will assume the matter was simply taken of the call or dismissed without prejudice as neither of you failed to show. As such he can refile again...

I agree, you need to get your paperwork looked at. It will hopefully ease your mind and allow you to move forward.

How to get a divorce?

I agree. Just because you do not know where he is you can still get divorced.

Of course your are still married but consult an attorney. Protect the property you own. If he is on board it could be a quick process

Can my parents take custody of me after I turn 18?

Yours is a guardianship question I believe. If you are declared incompetent you can use your rights to decide things for yourself. It seems like...

Titles accounts in a marriage wanting to ask spouse to remove name

I agree. If you filed a Petition for Dissolution you may be able to get a temporary order as well, but without doing anything in Court you are...

Alimony and child support question Illinois?

Also her immigration status has nothing to do with who gets, as you stated custody. If you want to be the majority parent you should call an...

Alimony and assets in Divorce?

If it was purchased during the marriage it is subject to distribution by the court but it does not mean she will receive the house but you should...