Hi, I have a son in Indiana and I live in Chicago and the mother of my son won't allow hIm to visit me.. What can I do?

The first issue is whether or not you were ever married to the mother. If not, were you ever legally declared to be the father. If you were, has...

I want to change 2 of my minor children's last name.

I agree with Judy - to be permitted to change the names of the children, you will need to file a petition with the Court and convince a judge that...

Do I need to hire a family attorney? In 2012 I went to court to have my past due support and interest straightened out.

I agree with Gary - go back to your original lawyer to find out what's going on. This may be a simple error.

Do I need to Quit Claim my intrest to my Ex prior to 3rd prty sale of property to not have any income tax liability on proceeds

These are potentially complex issues that would require a thorough review of your divorce judgment to answer. First, consider speaking to the...

From the day the child was born 12 months ago, 10 of those months the family lived in my house. When father separated from

My colleagues are correct. Grandparents' rights are limited, but they do exist. This can be a very complex area of the law. You should consult...

How a Judge will punish a lawyer for lying on a hearing and proof of lying is on the record

Judy is correct - discuss this with your attorney.

Illinois law. I am behind on child support. Why would the opposing attorney ask for my credit report?

A credit report can provide some useful information to assist the attorney in assessing your financial picture. It may show sources of available...

Child support with additional commission at the end of the year.

Both Judy and Gary are correct. In short, no answer can be given without seeing the specific numbers - which he should have provided to you. Take...

What legal action can I take, if any, to keep my ex from completely ruining my credit?

Judy is correct - you need to return to court to enforce your divorce judgment. It seems clear that your ex- is not going to fix this situation on...

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What do I file to have judge finalize custody when no agreement is made between parents?

I can't really understand what you are asking. It sounds as if the judge is looking for some kind of final custody agreement. Whatever is needed,...