If your agreement does not state that you are required to mediate then you may proceed with litigation. If there is a requirement to mediate and...

Son is 17. can he choose to live with his mom because he thinks we are too strict?

A 17 year old's expressed preference is one of the factors the Court will considering the best interest of the child, but it is not conclusive. ...

How do i file a motion for contempt in cook county IL? Unfortunately, I have to do this pro se for financial reasons

You may always choose to represent yourself, but it is never advisable. If there is a violation or failure to comply with an Illinois Judgment,...

Can i get a divorce or dissolution of marriage if mt mate and i have been apart for 15 yrs

Regardless of the separation period, you must file a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage to start the process. As there may be some different...

Can you sue your husbands mistress and baby's mother for breaking up a family in Illinois?

You may sue an individual for Alienation of Affection in Illinois, but while the theory has not been rejected outright by Illinois courts, it is a...

Role of Custodial Parent and Non-Custodial parent in getting the child to medical visits

Such disputed issues would have to be submitted to mediation pursuant to a Joint Custody arrangement. If, after mediation, there still remains a...

My rights as a father

To be able to lawfully remove your children from Illinois, you would need to be legally declatred to be the father of the childre, be awarded...

Is my marriage legal?

If your spouse was legally married, even if married in another jurisdiction, at the time of your marriage, then your marriage would be invlaid in...

I feel my best interests were not held duing my divorce can i re open the case after 6 years

If there is fraud you may be able to vacate a judgment after 2 years if you exercised due dillignece and can establish that your attempt to vacate...

My wife and I have been separted for over ten years and have been living at separte addresses for over ten years.

Assets and debts acquired during the marriage are presumed to be marital subjecting them to an equitable division or allocation. However, if the...