How do I start the process of getting a fathers rights dropped?

This doesn't sound like an ideal father, to say the least. However, by itself, this fact situation will not be enough to have him lose his rights...

Can I remarry 2 weeks after my court date and judge sign the divorce papers?

I was going to write just what Mr. Schlesinger advised above, but I will add that it is even riskier if your divorce is a Default Judgment, rather...

Completing and exchanging this and other kinds of Financial information is (or should be) done on every divorce case. You can request the same...

Looking for Guidance?

I would suggest that Step ONE be: get an attorney in the Quincy area. There is nothing that you can do in advance of a meeting with an attorney...

Can I release an order of protection against my child's father??

There are two kinds of Orders of Protection (OP): criminal and civil. If you filed a Police Report against him initially, and also a Petition for...

What rights does have a spouse have in a divorce to a pre-existing savings account that was never touched during the marriage?

You are smart to have keep property that you owned solely prior to your marriage separate from your marital funds. To the extent that you have NOT...

Sole custody in IL?

OK, for starters, IL no longer uses the terms "Custody" and "Visitation" when referring to parents. I do believe that, if you are correct and...

Why did I receive notice that my case is set for a status review when I have a signed judgment in hand?

More likely than not, it is an administrative error. Court cases automatically generate Status Call Notices in most larger IL Counties. I am not...

My ex's current wife just contacted me and told me to let my son call his dad, is this 3rd party contact ?

There are certainly more than one kind of "Restraining Order", but if you have an Order of Protection (OP), the answer could be different than if...

How do I go about getting paternity and custody case going to see my son?

Being married to the mother is NOT a criterion for being able to have Parenting Time with your child. Getting an experienced Family Law Attorney...