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If there is no custody order in place can I move from Chicago IL to Seattle WA with my child when I get her back from her mother

Peggy's answer | Answered on April 12, 2016

Your facts are confusing. The bottom line is you need a court to relocate children. You cannot just up and move with her. That is the law. ...

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Please let me know if you can help me in this matter.My Divorce was handled in the court of Virginia(USA).

Peggy's answer | Answered on April 12, 2016

The concept of custody no longer exists in Illinois. If your children live in Virginia you will need a lawyer in that state. You the FIND A...

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If he gets an attorney can they get the court date moved up if they can prove the child's family falsified their statements?

Peggy's answer | Answered on April 12, 2016

These facts are very difficult to understand because there is missing information. Did acknowledge paternity? Did he ever get any court ordered...

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Is it possible for me to change me first and last name for no reason other than having never liked them?

Peggy's answer | Answered on April 11, 2016

Yes if you are 18 you may Petition for a legal name change. You can do it yourself or hire a lawyer.

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How can I get my mother in law to stay out of my finances and not allow my husband to use marital assets to fund her lifestyle?

Peggy's answer | Answered on April 09, 2016

You need to go to counseling with your spouse to figure this out. Other than trying to fix the problems your only other course is divorce. It...

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Is a Alberta court order enough to remove children back to Canada. If children and mother reside since 2013 in Illinois

Peggy's answer | Answered on April 09, 2016

Yes you can loose custody of your children to the father in Canada. You need s lawyer in Illinois and Canada. This is s highly complex...

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What legal action do I need to take to give my son the choice?

Peggy's answer | Answered on April 08, 2016

Your son does not have a choice until 18. He may state his preferences but the court does not have to listen. Hire a lawyer if you wish to modify...

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Trying to find out how to find other cases that deal with those 750 ILCS that are through the supreme or appellate court.

Peggy's answer | Answered on April 07, 2016

Go to the law library at the Dupage County Court house. The librarians will give you some direction. If you need more help hire a lawyer. Just...

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How can I have my maiden name restored and do I have to go through the lawyers that were originally retained take care of this?

Peggy's answer | Answered on April 07, 2016

Your lawyer is the one to take care of this. Talk to your lawyer. It should have been done at the time the Judgment was entered. Your lawyer can...

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How can I obtained a birth certificate with the information I have?

Peggy's answer | Answered on April 06, 2016

Try the Puerto Rican consulate . If that does not work you will have to hire a lawyer in Puerto Rico.

Peggy M. Raddatz's Answers (8490)

If there is no custody order in place can I move from Chicago IL to Seattle WA with my child when I get her back from her mother

Please let me know if you can help me in this matter.My Divorce was handled in the court of Virginia(USA).

If he gets an attorney can they get the court date moved up if they can prove the child's family falsified their statements?

Is it possible for me to change me first and last name for no reason other than having never liked them?

How can I get my mother in law to stay out of my finances and not allow my husband to use marital assets to fund her lifestyle?

Is a Alberta court order enough to remove children back to Canada. If children and mother reside since 2013 in Illinois

What legal action do I need to take to give my son the choice?

Trying to find out how to find other cases that deal with those 750 ILCS that are through the supreme or appellate court.

How can I have my maiden name restored and do I have to go through the lawyers that were originally retained take care of this?

How can I obtained a birth certificate with the information I have?