Options for financial discovery in Shared Custody / Shared Residence arrangement

If there is a court order (like your Judgment for Dissolution of Marriage) that requires you to exchange financial documents, like tax returns,...

What can I do to get custody of my daughter from my ex girlfriend who has mental health issues?

You need to file a petition (or counter-petition if she has already filed against you) for custody; you may also need to file a petition to...

What age does child support stop? If child is given a scholarship does child still get child support while still in school

You need to meet with an attorney. While child support usually stops at 18, you may be able to receive contribution to the child's post-high school...

What can I do to get my divorce rolling?

The first thing you should do is get an attorney. The court will set an initial status date, but this won't be for a few months after your case is...

Child custody question

You need to hire a lawyer ASAP and file a petition to bring the kids back to Illinois and, once they are here, to keep them here.

Do I have a case and what type of lawyer do I need? Fraud or civil litigator?

You need a civil litigation attorney.

I have a court date tomorrow on a divorce issue. Can I file another motion today and put tomorrow's date on it?

Technically in Cook County you have to give 5 days' notice for a court date. You can file the motion today and then bring it up in court tomorrow....

Yes, but it's only one factor the court will consider. You should ask the court to appoint a guardian ad litem; this is an attorney that can...

Unknowingly in arrears about 35k. Did not petition to term Am I going to jail?

To go to jail, first the judge has to actually find you in contempt. The mere fact that your ex asks for it is not enough. Even if you are found in...

My partner's ex will not let him see their 3 kids - what are HIS rights in Illinois?

If the previous order ended on 11/6, then he needs a new order. He needs to meet with a lawyer, file a petition with the court, and get a court...