Can you file a custody order and have it signed by a former judge? Does that make it valid?

None of this makes any sense. Are you sure your ex didn't obtain an order pertaining to parenting in the past and you are only learning of the...

Can I terminate child support? If so, how?

Although you may be in agreement with your ex husband regarding child support, there presently is a court order for child support and the court...

What is the 100% of the federal poverty guideline that they are requiring the petitioner to make?

This isn't really a child support question. This would actually be a question for immigration lawyers to answer. That being said, the federal...

Can child support take money from personal checking account and how long do it take for the parent to receive the money

HFS absolutely can garnish bank accounts for child support obligors who are delinquent. What happens next is that the child support obligor will...

Can my kids dad sign his rights away on our child to avoid child support

This comes up from time to time. Regardless of a Father's desire to evade financial responsibility for his offspring, Illinois law does permit a...

Why does my son get a paper from his attorney saying he must appear in court for contested motions and ex wife doesn't

Without knowing more about the case, I would only be speculating. However, if I were representing a client on a Petition for Modification of Child...

Under the facts detailed, you should call the police, because this is parental kidnapping, and there are numerous federal and State laws available...

Who decides Spousal support?

If you are not represented in your divorce you should consult with an attorney. So many people seem to view an uncontested divorce as their main...

Regarding the weight accorded to a DCFS indicated finding, that varies from judge to judge. Some of the instances you detailed seem to be extreme,...

Can I get full custody of my daughter?

Any answer to your question would be speculation. You haven't identified whether there is an existing court order for allocation of parental...