Unable to appear at rule to show cause hearing at cook county court due to inju Ex suing me for more money for kids baseball.

You can get an attorney to inform the court of your situation, and also to represent your interests and protect you. You can also prepare and...

Pro Se divorce trail help ..Is Divorce by publication called default?

If you were granted a divorce with service by publication, then your husband was defaulted, a divorce granted, and other issues reserved. You...

Can I use desertion as a ground for marriage?

To utilize the grounds of desertion for a divorce, your husband must be found to have wilfully deserted or absented himself from you for the space...

My ex wife is not allowing my children to call me. We divorced in October. Her and my children live in Texas. I live in Chicago.

The court in Cook County retains jurisdiction over your case; however, it may soon be possible for your ex- to have the case transferred to Texas,...

What can I do to get custody of my children if the mother took them states away?

You will need to file a parentage action with the Court, asking to be declared to be the father of the child (if you are SURE you are, in fact, the...

My son is 24. His father has files court papers in Illinois to cease my child support order. Is this possible? What do I do?

My colleagues are correct. The father's FUTURE child support obligation will stop. But, his PAST obligation will NOT go away - at least up to...

What does Service fetch court? is it not mere information to the other side of the proceedings?

IF he is appearing before the Court to argue that he was not properly served, then service should no longer be necessary, since hie is appearing...

Can we avoid court and still make child support payments that will stand in court if needed?

No. Unless made a part of a court order,a child support obligation is not enforceable.

I agree with my colleagues. If you share joint custody, you may want to consider requesting that these issues be mediated. If you believe your...

Been separated two years. Judge ordered bills paid as "in marriage". How is this determined?

There is no way to predict what you can expect. You should be discussing these matters with your attorney. It sounds as if the judge wants you to...