How will it impact my case if my soon to be ex husband hasn't seen our son but still took a parenting class?

There are a lot more factors that go into the determination of visitation, especially with a young child. The parenting class in and of itself...

My daughter is getting a divorce but it should be a simple process as there is no property to split, what's involved?

The chances of this staying uncontested are slim due to your fact scenario. However if you find the right lawyer to work with your daughter, it...

DuPage Co., IL. Affidavit from teen to rebut a Motion for Rule that is not truthful?

The judge is very unlikely to bring the child into court in any capacity in this type of situation. If the allegations involve the child, a GAL...

How much time do I have to file in Illinois for custody when one parent just moved out of state with child?

You can file in Illinois and you should do so immediately. The longer you wait the more you will regret it.

My daughters father wants to give me full custody. He's not on her birth certificate. What's my next step?

Hire a family law lawyer to draft a parentage petition and establish custody and visitation and child support. If you try to do something outside...

Will the new family laws going into effect help me gain custody?

While the new law won't use the term "custody," most family law attorneys anticipate the allocation of the parental duties will have the same...

When is it a good idea to hire an attorney for the minor children?

It sounds like you have an attorney. Discuss these issues with him/her and get a plan in place to address everything quickly.

When served with temporary child custody papers, will the child be handed over immediately or will the parties attend court 1st?

The answer is simple - get a lawyer and fight. It is possible that he just asked for sole custody and he knows he really isn't going to get it. ...

Do i have to pay child support, when that isnt what i went to court for?

It is good news that you seem to be aware of the fact that you will have to pay child support. However, you need to get someone in there to push...

You need to hire a lawyer and file a petition to establish paternity and to establish visitation.