I need a new attorney, or do I ?

This is a tough question to respond to, because there's other information that an attorney would probably want to know to better understand your...

How to know when an attorney is not working in your best interest

While it's true that your attorney should be as responsive as possible, also remember that most family law lawyers are juggling dozens of clients...

It ultimately depends on how your Judgment reads. In my own practice, I prefer setting child support against base salary, and then having a...

Divorce question: What to do when petitioner's attorney is unwilling to meet/negotiate outside of divorce hearing?

If you're facing a scenario where you may be paying lifetime (permanent) spousal maintenance, there is no way you should be representing yourself...

Hesitant on divorce

As a practical (non-legal) matter, you may also want to insure that your wife isn't going through your cell phone, seeing who you've called or...

My daughters father has been in and out of her life since she was born he has visitation rights but hasn't wanted anything to do

Has there ever been an order entered, signed by a judge, awarding father visitation? Based on what you wrote, I'm not sure if you were formerly...

Can someone on dialysis get divorced in illinois

As other counsel have stated, you can still file for divorce, regardless of the fact that your wife is disabled. Her disability may create issues...

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Non Custodial Parent has set a court date to reduce child support 3 months after order was originally put into effect.

People aren't allowed to come back to court, after a Judgment for Dissolution has already been entered, and ask for a "second bite at the apple"...

The family law court may not have jurisdiction to decide property issues, so long as there remains an unresolved bankruptcy case pending in federal...

If collaboration fails would mediation work? Or is litigation my only option?

Given what you've described, I would recommend making no further attempts at collaboration or mediation. You need to retain a lawyer and file for...