I am representing myself, as I can't afford a lawyer. Can I request to speak to the judge in chambers?

You can ask for anything you like. Doesn't mean you will get it. Maybe you should be asking how the alcoholic father who lives in a halfway house...

Can a non-custodial parent refuse one visitation due to health concerns?

Simple answer to question is "yes". Don't know what to make of rest of what you say, but it sounds like you should discuss whole thing with an...

A therapist is a therapist whether court appointed or not. But before going down this road, you should talk to an attorney as there are several...

What happens when there is no court order in place for parenting time?

Common sense most likely says continue with old plan until new one is established. If either party refuses to do that, he can't force anything...

My son mom want let me take my son for the weekend only over nite I would like time with my son

You state no facts. Are you legally recognized as being the father. If there is a parentage case on file, have any court orders been entered...

Where do I go?

Sounds like you need to go to Michigan because that is where children are. You may want to talk to an Illinois lawyer to determine if any set of...

A judgment is a judgment. If it was by default, that means you were not present. Why are you asking about a judgment that was entered 11 tears ago?

Can a divorce case be reopened?

Don't know if divorce judgment was entered yesterday or 5 years ago.. Take everything to an attorney in your area who can review case and advise you.

Can I file a motion to vacate a divorce judgment by myself or it has to be done by a lawyer?

Anything a lawyer can do for you you can do yourself. The real difference is that the lawyer will do a better job. You also don't say how long...

How do I get my son's father added to the birth certificate?

Ex husband is presumed to be father of the child. Need to file a parentage case to establish that someone else is the father and then a new birth...