What you are being told is only partially true. What you can expect to happen is for DCFS to be called once your baby is born because you are...

I live in Illinois and got summoned to a Virginia court in the next few weeks? Is there anyway to avoid having to go?

You can most likely have the case transferred to Illinois because it is the home state of the child. However, this will not happen automatically....

Increase in child support

The Judge will look at several factors including each party's income, ability to pay, the children's needs, and the life the children would have...

Permanent maintenance in Illinois

Every Judge treats retirement and maintenance differently. Some Judges may reduce maintenance, some may terminate it completely, or some may...

Yes this is standard procedure. Unfortunately, once you have been indicated by DCFS, any future born baby may be "flagged" by DCFS meaning that...

When you have a child previously taken into DCFS custody, typically any child you have thereafter will be "flagged" by DCFS. This doesn't...

If someone is issuing a restraining order against me in California and I live in Chicago do I have to go to court in California?

It depends. You can possibly Petition for a Transfer of Venue to hear the Order of Protection Hearing here in Illinois where you live, depending...

Can a non biological grandparent have visitation rights?

Unfortunately, Peggy's answer above is pretty on point. There is a provision that allows relatives the ability to have visitation, however they...

How do I find a lawyer to look over the divorce papers I was served?

Yes, the previous answers are correct. I just wanted to add that most attorney's will provide a free consult so that you can meet with several...

If you and your husband are in disagreement as to decision making and parenting time for your son, then the court will appoint a Guardian ad Litem...