Without seeing the exact language of the court order and your parenting plan it is difficult to answer this question. However, if the court has...

How to Divorce As Peacefully As Possible

Divorcing peacefully is always the best thing for everyone involved. I highly recommend that you find an attorney that is trained in Collaborative...

If there is a restraining order on me can I send another person to get my car from my spouse.

You cannot have a third party contact your spouse in place of you. Also, without seeing your court order related to the Order of Protection, there...

I got a divorce 2 years ago. The child support was reserved because the mom wasn’t working now she is. How do I get support?

You can file a motion to establish child support as part of a post-decree matter in your divorce case. You'd have to file the motion and a notice...

How do I get emancipated at the age of 17?

I agree with Jennifer. I'm sorry to hear you are having such a difficult time at home. Emancipation of a minor requires you to be able to prove...

The answer is, it depends... based upon the hourly rate of an attorney, or whether an attorney will do a flat fee or not. It also depends on...

Can I postpone a child support hearing?

If the child support petition is up in front of the court for the first time on the 25th, then you can ask for time to respond and ask for it to be...

Do I need a lawyer for divorce and family court in Illinois?

You haven't provided much information--but generally, yes, you should at the very least consult with an experienced family law attorney to...

What does this part of the parenting agreement mean?

The language indicates that if there is an agreed-upon extracurricular expense, then the parties divide it 50/50. It does not say what to do if the...

If you did choose to pay $200 a month even though you've been ordered to pay $400, you are risking being held in contempt of court (which could...