Are grandparents allowed to see their grandchildren?

Yes grandparents can be awarded visitation rights but it is a difficult standard to meet. Talk to a lawyer right away. This is too difficult to...

Is it possible to obtain sole custody of my daughter?

You need to talk to a lawyer right away and get a petition filed if you are seeking custody.

I am the respondent in the divorce (husband petitioner) can I file petition for maintenance as the respondent or the petitioner?

It sounds like you need an attorney. Of course you can file a motion for temporary maintenance/support. Get an attorney to help you do this or it...

Until you are declared the father legally you have no rights and no obligations.

Can a father sign over his rights and still pay child support?

If your husband legally adopts the child then the biological dad will have no rights as a father and he will not have to pay child support. Hire...

I have been married. for two years ,seperated for 1 .5 years how do i get a divorce ?

Hiring a lawyer really is the best way to get this done efficiently. Talk to some and see if they will work with you on the fees.

Procedure for getting the divorce in IL state

Hire an attorney and get the divorce going. You must have lived in IL for at least 90 days to file here though, as Judy said.

Can I contest a divorce settlement where I had no representation & was coerced into signing an agreement by my ex wife & Lawyer.

You need to talk to a lawyer right away. The timing is a huge factor here.

When I take my ex back for modification of child support may I also ask for 50% split of school fees books & extra curriculars?

You need a lawyer to assist you here. But it sounds like you have a good shot at getting what you want. But don't go at it without a lawyer.

Is there such a thing as permanent maintenance?

There are many factors to determine maintenance, both amount and duration. I would need a lot more facts to help you. If the pension is marital...