I agree with the other responses. The father cannot simply walk away to be relieved of his financial obligations. His parental rights can be...

An Order of Protection may be civil in nature; however, violation of an OP can be a criminal offense for which you can potentially be jailed. You...

Hospital Visitation?

I agree completely with both other answers. If the other parent raises this issue with the Court, unless there are some very unusual...

That will depend on many factors, including the attorneys involved, whether extensive discovery will be involved, the judge your case is assigned...

First, you cannot take your father to court - only our mother can. Second, it should not matter whether or not the issue of college expenses was...

How do I file a emergency petition?

If you case is pending in DuPage County, you must file all pleadings electronically. Look on the website for the Court Clerk for specific...

What city/county should I seek an attorney in for my post divorce matters?

The case will remain in DuPage until it is transferred to another venue. If any of your issues involve maintenance or child support you are to...

Yes, you can still get divorced. The power of the Court will be limited - e.g., the judge will not be able to deal with property or financial...

To request child support to continue beyond your child's 18th birthday, you will return to the court that entered the prior support order. Under...

In my opinion, most judges will not like this new, and will likely require that your children have beds to sleep in. Whether or not this will be...