What happens if I miss a court date that is just a follow up?

You don't show up and there is no agreement, father likely gets what he is asking for. Why would you not show?

How can I get custody of my nephew?

You need to talk about a guardianship with an attorney in the county where the child resides.

The father of my 5 year old hasn’t been apart of her life for over 4 years. Could he fight for visitation?

He can only give up his parental rights as part of an adoption case, so easiest for you would be to get married and file for adoption. If you...

Still need to comply with statute and either get her permission or a court order allowing move. Talk to a lawyer in your area about how to do this.

Is it possible to apply for a restricted license in Illinois if I owe child support or I have been paying ?

Assume driving privileges have been suspended. If so, answer is yes you can, but Illinois cannot give you right to drive in another state. Should...

Can I move to Seattle from Chicago with my child?

She is entitled to notice but she does not need to be served. You need either her permission or a court order allowing the move. This is a fairly...

Unmarried father and sole provider. Would like primary custody. Mother is not unfit. Chances?

How do you expect an answer to that question other than "Who knows."? You don't even claim to be a good parent, just that you are a provider. Go...

How to choose a divorce lawyer ?

Generally starts by talking to friends or relatives who have gone through the process. Other sources are bar associations, advertisements and...

Yes, you can. You need to have the adm. case consolidated into the court case so there will hopefully be one correct order.

How do I get reimbursed for my child support from the state.

You need to have an attorney review the court file and the facts of the case and then give you some advice.