Can I try to seek past due child support for my son who is now 19 years old? If I can, what would be the first step?

Look at 750 ILCS 5/513. File a Petition for Contribution to College Expenses. Like Gary said, file it quickly because of the retroactivity issues.

I have been married 4 years and my husband wants a divorce. I work part time and in school can I receive alimony?

I need more information. Go see a lawyer and talk about all of your legal rights.

I want to take my son to France for 7days, but my Ex husband will not give his consent. What can I do?

What does it say about travel? Is it joint custody? I would need to see the parenting agreement to properly answer this.

Do I have to ask the court to relocate to another state with my children? Or, do I have to have the other parents permission?

Sounds like you may have a good case but removal is a complicated legal issue. I would agree with everyone else and say you should consult with an...

When you file a petition what is the first hearing like?

Removal is a lot more complicated than I think you realize. You should talk to a lawyer about this.

Can I file a motion during 21 day process that my husband has to file his appearance after his attorney has filed his withdrawal

Why don't you wait and see if the motion to withdraw is actually granted. If it is, the judge will probably give him 21 days to file a pro se...

Prose and I need to take my husband back to court for violation of our court ordered dissolution of Marriage agreement.

File a petition for rule to show cause setting forth the specifics of how he violated the judgment. You have to give him notice of your motion and...

Do I have to pay child support for a schedule that is almost a 50/50 visitation schedule?

You have some factors in your favor going for you but I also think you should consult with a lawyer and have it handled properly. It will be worth...

My exwifes lawyer did not respond to a motion filed by me and the 28 days granted has passed. What happens?

Technically if someone blows the timeframe to respond all the allegations you made in your motion (the one that she was given the opportunity to...

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I have filed an emergency motion for change of custody for my 16 yr old son. Is there a discovery process?

You are not approaching this in the right fashion. Neither you nor your son should be writing letters to the judge. Hire an attorney and do this...