Where should I turn in a notarized name change form.

The process entails more than just turning in a form, however, is often undertaken without legal representation. The Clerk of the Court in the...

How do I get child tax claiming rights changed on a divorce decree?

The provisions of your Judgment are to be followed until modified by order of the Court. Modifications are usually subject to the Court making a...

I have a wife who run away from me and she brought my 10 yr old Daughter with her..can you advice me what can I do?

If it has been less than 6 months since your spouse left with your child, Illinois may still be deemed the home state of your child, and you may...

Divorce litigants are not obligated to sign settlement documents. If matters are disputed, then the Judge will issue ruling(s) and the Court's...

There are criminal penalties associated with trespass and larceny and associated remedies for restitution. Reporting the crimes to your local...

As the respondent, can I file a motion to modify an order of protection in Illinois?

Your question does not reflect the specific circumstances of the order of protection. Was her order an emergency ex parte order? were you given...

Premises liability and Divorce.

I agree with the other attorney responses. Claims arising during the term of the marriage can be within the Court's consideration for allocation as...

Are spouses responsible for child support?

Only biological parents are legally responsible for support. Presumably you had a court order entered that obligated the father to pay. That's who...

Can my dad or boyfriend adopt my child with out terminating my rights

Your rights are not terminated in an adoption, the biological father's rights would be terminated by his consent or upon a finding of unfitness,...

What should I file for violation of right of first refusal?

If you believe there has been a willful violation of a court order, you may petition the court to have him found in indirect civil contempt of...