What is the process (and cost) to have a parental agreement signed by a judge?

There isn't necessarily a cost if you are not hiring attorneys. The only cost is the filing fee if it is a new case before the court, which is...

Can my ex be in the room when a Guardian ad litem interviews my child?

There aren't any "rules" regarding how the GAL is to interview the child. With that said, as a GAL I always make it a point to interview the child...

At the end, Am I going to be able to get my son?

Well there's good news: You should be able to get parenting time and possibly even decision making ability...it just all depends on the specific...

What do I do? Dcfs took my kids and now wanting to give them to father. Whoever completes classes first gets child.

DCFS matters are extremely complicated and can have very serious consequences. If your child is returned to the father it can be very difficult to...

Moving to another state

You need to notify him and get his written consent 60 days before moving. If you do not get his written consent, then you will need to petition...

You are able to establish paternity by filing a Petition to Establish Parental Rights and Allocation of Parental Responsibilities and...

Do I need a lawyer if my 14 year old wants to come back and live with his mom?

In order to have your child come live with you, you will need to file a Petition to Modify the Parental Allocation Judgment, which will begin the...

Can a divorce case be reopened?

Generally speaking, it can be very difficult to "reopen" a divorce case. The only way to do so is by showing that there was some sort of coercion...

What situation warrants drug testing in custody cases for marijuana in Illinois?

Honestly, marijuana use doesn't hold too much weight in custody battles these days. What the court will consider is endangerment to the child. In...

Unfortunately, the person who contacts the abuse hotline (DCFS) is protected under the law. It is illegal for DCFS to tell anyone who reported the...