How may I keep a putative father away from my child, who is a manipulative controlling criminal?

First, unless a court has entered an order for visitation, you do not need to allow him any access to your child. If such an Order was entered,...

Illinois-My husband and I are both on the lease and he says he is leaving and won't pay anymore rent.

I agree with my colleagues. Even though you may not want a divorce, if your husband is leaving, and if he is your sole means of financial support,...

My ex is refusing to pay for 1/2 of our sons medical bills ($1500). She said take her to court. We have joint custody. What now?

Take her to court. While you are not required to have an attorney, you would be wise to get one - since even matters that seems very simple and...

My divorce atty is filing to drop my case Mon a.m, same day as my court date for child custody. Will that work against me?

You don't provide enough information to thoroughly respond to your question. However, if there is a hearing set for Monday, the judge will...

If my husband files for divorce and I don't want it is it true there's a 2 year separation requirement ? 6 months if we agree?

There is no separation requirement get divorced. To get divorced, the party requesting the divorce must allege and prove grounds. There are many...

The judge is the one to pick the GAL. However, if both attorneys agree on a particular individual, judge's will often go along with that...

When will the new Maintenance law in Illinois become effective? I thought it was January 1 but have been told judges are already

The new law becomes effective 1/1/2015. However, since judges have presently have great discretion regarding maintenance, they are not precluded...

When will the new Maintenance law in Illinois become effective? I thought it was January 1 but have been told judges are already

The new law becomes effective 1/1/2015. However, since judges have presently have great discretion regarding maintenance, they are not precluded...

My ex hubby has visitatiin with our son out of state & chooses to get a bus to chicago which takes him 11 hours with our 2·5 old

I agree with both of my colleagues, above. Unless there is some provision in your divorce decree which expressly deals with this issue, the judge...

Will they throw my boyfriend case out ?

I agree with my colleague - you should not be discussing any aspect of your situation in public forums such as this one. See a lawyer before going...