College expenses ... can the Illinois MAKE the parents pay for those expenses?

This issue is governed by 750 ILCS 5/513. There is not a formula. The court will examine the financial circumstances of the parties and make a...

Can a residential custodial parent collect child support from the non-custodial parent, even if he's paying her maintenance?

Yes, the father can collect child support from the mother even if he is paying maintenance to the mother.

Can I have our custody case venue changed from Will county to cook county?

It sounds like Will County is a proper venue at this point. Given the gravity of the issues involved, I would recommend hiring a good lawyer. Do...

I'm marry to a heroin addict, I have a 3 year old with her. I want full custody of my child and a restraining order against her.

It sounds like you need to file for divorce and also move for temporary and permanent custody. You should meet or talk to a good divorce lawyer...

Can my girlfriends ex husband do anything about me spending time with his kids?

Yes he can petition the court for anything he wants, that doesn't mean he will win. If he files something, tell your gf to talk to an attorney...

Will I be able to legally move out of state with my 2 children?

You need to file a petition for removal unless dad agrees to the move. The judge has to determine that it is in the best interests of the kids to...

If you need a lawyer avvo can be a good place to start your search. This is a complicated situation and I would strongly recommend hiring a...

Relocation to IL - In contempt?

You can only file a contempt petition if she violates a court order. I would have to look at the orders and judgments to get an idea of what is...

Hello, I have some questions about divorce.

If everything is agreed upon then the lawyer simply has to draft up the proper documents and get a court date for the prove up. This shouldn't be...

Would a judge approve a motion requiring the Ncp and significant other to submit to drug testing and background check?

That issue would be in the judge's discretion. Some judges like ordering the tests and others are against it so it depends a lot on the judge. If...