Am I entitled to spousal support as well as child support

Spousal support, referred to as maintenance, is very tough. There are some proposals in the legislature to have a formula to calculate maintenance,...

When filing an appeal, does it stop the case in civil court?

No, the simple filing of an appeal does not alter the Court's Order. If a motion to stay was filed, or the appellate court indicated that it was...

Does my daughter have to drive more that an hour away for visitation exchange when it is her Ex who moved away?

I've seen judges force people to drive long distances even if it wasn't their "fault" that the other parent moved far away. Better talk to a...

At what age can a child express her wishes in Illinois to whom she will live with

The non-payment of child support, day care, medical expenses etc. of the children will have no relevance and no bearing on a request for custody...

My husband owned the house we live in prior to marriage do I have any financial rights to this house

If the mortgage was paid with marital funds you may have a claim. The case law on that issue can cut both ways. You need to talk to a lawyer about...

How do we request That a child rep be removed for not representing my childs concerns , but he consults with her dad often?

That sounds like an uphill climb. What about trying to have a psychologist (604B) appointed? That can be a costly route however.

Fathers do win! I have represented several fathers where I was actually able to obtain custody for them. I talk to fathers all the time who say...

During a divorce, is both parties responsible for 50% of all debt even if the majority of debt was created by one spouse?

This is a complex issue. This is why family law can be so difficult. There is no clear black and white law to answer your question, and there are...

Is is possible to move a paternity case from one county to another.................From Will to DuPage?

Depends on the facts, DuPage county is an excellent place to be! I am in the DuPage County courthouse pretty much every day and the family law and...

Can I ask for costs be awarded in a Petition for indirect contempt?

Yes, you can ask. But generally in a proceeding for fees relating to a contempt proceeding you need to show that your spouse willfully violated a...