How likely would a Cook county Judge order supervised visitation to a long distance parent who has never met their young child?

I would think very short visits or supervised would be ordered but more facts are needed. I would recommend hiring an attorney to protect your...

I'm wondering if I can stop paying child support if another man was on birth certificate as father?

It depends on what the court order says. The underlying issue is who the biological father is. You should hire the assistance of a family law...

I am currently going through a divorce.I filed for temporary maintance about 11 months ago. is it retroactive since date filed?

Your lawyer should explain things to you. If he or she isn't doing that you may want to consider hiring a new lawyer. It is up to the judge to...

What type of attorney do I need regarding possible litigation over changes in my child custody agreement?

Yes, a family law attorney. You want someone experienced with custody and visitation disputes which most family law attorneys are. Start...

You need to file a petition to modify parenting time. You should hire a lawyer to represent you on this. Avvo is a good place to start looking...

Do I need a divorce attorney?

Where do you live now? If you want a divorce yes you should retain the services of a good lawyer.

I'm a mother of a 2 year old little girl. Is it hard to be awarded sole custody of my child?

I agree with Gary. And really the first step is trying to hire a good lawyer to represent you to get all of this straightened out in a manner that...

Do i need divorce lawyer

Yes I would say absolutely you do. You need someone to make sure your rights are properly protected even if your wife is saying it is not going to...

Qualified divorce lawyer with experience in assets, financial, and Illinois marriage law

Hire an attorney and file a divorce if you that is what you want. Within the divorce you can file a claim for dissipation if he wasted marital...

How should I fight this? (order of protection)

Yes, you certainly should get a lawyer to defend you on this. It could affect your record. Start interviewing some lawyers.