A man can choose not to be a parent - by not engaging in sex. And, you can hire a lawyer and try to have the statute found to be unconstitutional...

Can I stay in our house if it belongs to my in-laws and my husband asks me to leave?

You do not have to leave at this time. Your husband has nothing to say about it. But, your in-laws can file a suit to have you evicted - which...

Is it too late for my caseworker to call the dcfs hotline and have my daughter removed out of my care?

A lot going on here. Yes, DCFS can take the child - they have a tremendous degree of authority. These are complex and serious issues. Hopefully,...

Do I need to file a response answer to a petition for custody / parenting time.. or just show up in court?

First, there is no longer sole custody or joint custody. Rather, now we deal with allocations of parental responsibilities and parenting time. ...

Employer Child Support Enforcement

Yes, there are things you can do. Employers who fail to turn over child support withheld from an employee can face HUGE monetary penalties. You...

I have a child custody case and have spoke with two different lawyer who gave me two different answers.

Talk to some other attorneys. We cannot give you any specific advice without a great deal more information. When you talk to other attorneys, ask...

How is spousal support calculated in Illinois?

Both are now determined (usually) by formula. You can review 750 ILCS 5/504 and 750 ILCS 5/505. for 1 chiild, support should be 20% of the...

Can I get an order for a temporary visitation schedule for my child while in family court with the mother for parentage action ?

A court order will be needed for you to establish parenting time - ether as a result of an agreement with the mother or from a ruling by the judge....

Can I drop an emergency order of protection..

I agree with the other answers. Yes, it can be dismissed. But think twice about doing so - especially at this time. It can also be dismissed in...

Will child support decrease due to having another child?

The short answer is No, your support will not decrease due to a second child. You can always petition the court for a modification, due to a...