Also practicing international family law, I encounter this issue often in my practice. Mr. Schlesinger is correct about going on the US Department...

Joint Child custody?

It sounds like you have an attorney already. Please note that this site is not intended for clients represented by attorneys to get a "second...

I was married in IL. I have left my husband and now reside in the UK with our child.

A lot depends on how long your child has been living with you in the UK. I would immediately find a good UK lawyer to discuss this. AVVO has a UK...

What does it mean when it says all delay attributed to def. copies of order to both counsel mean

Not really sure what you are trying to say. Is that really the exact language? Were you the only person in court? Apparently both parties have...

If I do joint custody with my soon-to-be ex-husband will he still have to pay child support?

As of last year, the word "custody" does not exist anymore in Illinois. Get a lawyer. If you have one, ask him or her these questions. If you do...

First, pat yourself on the back for dumping this control freak. Second. He cannot MAKE you do ANYTHING. Period. End of story. He can go to...

It is preferable to have funds, up-front for your son's lawyer. There is an adage that you get what you pay for. That goes for legal advice, too. ...

Need to get my grandson to florida to . born 10/22/2017 taken by dcfs for + drugs in mother? They were visiting from fla.

Juvenile proceedings are closed to the public for a reason - to protect the parties and especially the minor. I would refrain from publicly naming...

Are pictures of my son being here with time stamps 3 days ago enough to get a order of protection removed? And how do I do it

The Judge signed the order of protection NOT the mother of your child. You are in violation of the order of protection. Does not matter if the...

Since we have 3 kids of our own will they take that into consideration? Also, will they order him more than he makes monthly?

Have no idea what you are trying to ask.