How to prove abuse/domestic violence?

Supplemental to the other attorneys, you should know that there never was such a thing as full custody, and since 2016, there is no such thing as...

How to transfer my custody and child support case from Cook County to Lake County?

Two questions are asked here. First is about transferring venue. That is covered in the IMDMA (Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage...

How can I try to get custody of my niece?

You don't say in which state niece resides. Important because any legal proceeding for custody gives preference to the home state of the child...

Will mom regain full custody back...?

Since 2016, Illinois no longer has custody, and even when that was in effect, there was no such thing as "full custody." The system now addresses...

How is someone able to get away without paying child support?

It is impossible to answer your questions without reviewing in full the documents addressing these issues in the dissolution case. Generally child...

My sister is 15 and wants to move in with me. What can I do?

If you have witnessed physical abuse (suggested in the post), then this could be a DCFS hotline call, if you are an adult. If you are not, then...

How long can a non-custodial parent go without contact of children before a judge considers relinquishing his rights?

You may want to get some general info off the website www.illinoislegalaid.org and then consult an experienced family law lawyer. Adoption has...

Yes, you can file for dissolution of marriage while the domestic violence case is pending. As for "easy," you either need to serve him or obtain...

How to get custody of my 16 yr old son?

Illinois law is a bit different than Washington's. First thing is to note when the last judgment dealing with parental allocation (that's our term...

We live in Illinois. My 15 year old daughter was served a subpoena, for mom ? Causing one child to try to commit suicide.

Not sure what you are seeking, and the dramatic facts provided take this right out of a general advice site. You need to see a family lawyer.