How can a person have a Trial moved Out of the County?

There are strict rules regarding Post-Judgment venue. You have not stated what counties of residence are involved in your situation, so we cannot...

My husband and I have decided to divorce. Do I wait until divorce papers are filed before moving myself and the kids out?

You will not lose any of your legal rights to the home if you move out. You should not have to (and do not have to) live in a traumatizing...

A Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) is NOT a mediator. His or her role is to serve as the court's "right arm" in investigating the pertinent factors that...

How can I move to another state with my child while I have the custody if my ex is not ok with that ?

You absolutely CANNOT permanently remove the child from the State of Illinois without your husband's prior written consent, or without first...

Can I start a child support case in IL after my son has turned 18, but is a full time college student?

Under Section 513 0f our Divorce Act, you can petition the court for non-minor support(maintenance) when the child is living with you and is a full...

Go to court and tell the judge that you want to drop the case WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Be sure those two words are in the order of dismissal. The stuff...

Is my money at risk if I marry my boyfriend and his ex files for child support?

Your income cannot be considered when determining his child support obligation. However, as you know, the more he pays, is the less your household...

Divorce

If I were you, I would contact the Chicago Bar Association and the Northwest Suburban Bar Associations. They will give you a referral to a divorce...

Yes, he is entitled to entertain any family members, or friends, or anyone else he chooses as long as there is no court order limiting him.

Our new child support law specifically provides that you cannot modify your support obligation merely because the law changed. However, if your...