This is a situation that cries out for you to be represented by a skilled family law attorney. Your child's medical condition creates complications...

Proof needed in Illinois to get a restraining order against a non-family person.

You may have heard of an Order of Protection. It is a type restraint order, however it is only available to related persons, those having had a...

Is it true the custodial parent in some cases shared in the support of a child when he/she reaches 18

When a child graduates high school and is over the age of 18 child support ends and court guidelines are no longer applicable. Post high school...

Is it possible for my child's mother to waive the arrears I have on my child support?

I have not heard of the program you mentioned. Since the support is really for the child it would appear that she does not have the right to waive...

If the petitioner doesn't show up to a court date what happens?

If the Petitioner doesn't appear for trial the court will dismiss the cse and a divorce cannot be granted. If the responding party wants a divorce...

Should a trial separation be maximum of 6months? A consecutive 6 months long?

Illinois does not recognize "trial separations" as a legal matter. To be a legal separation it must be pursuant to a court order. If you have an...

How do I file for divorce?

What I hear you saying is taht you and your wife have agreed on the terms of the divorce including the grounds and settlement of property and...

Appeal the case

Appeals require following a very strict procedure. The procedure requires too much information to be given here. The best advice that I can give...

The Court stopped visitation with my daughter. How can I get visitation again, quickly, and temporary custody?

Your attorney has an obligation to provide you with itemized statements of his/her services on a monthly basis. If you have not received the...

Divorce for USA citizens abroad

You may get divorced in the country where you reside so long as either you do it by agreement or it is done in conformity with local laws which are...