Do I have to file a separate motion for custody?

There is no longer custody in Illinois, and the state will not represent you in an allocation of parenting time and responsibilities.

If you don't have an attorney, why didn't you ask judge what was supposed to be sent? Suggest you also want to send last 2 tax returns and current...

Non-custodial parent agreed to 50/50 extracurricular expenses. Would this date back to the date the petition was filed w court?

Most orders like this are made retroactive to the date of filing so as not to reward a party who gets continuances. May or may not apply to your...

If im a 15 year old female and want to have a baby with my 17 year old boyfriend can my mom keep us apart?

Maybe your mother can't stop you, but she can call the police and ask that the 17 year old boyfriend be arrested and charged with rape.

Is it illegal to put pictures of my granddaughter on my beauty salon website without the mother's permission?

This is not a family law question. Is it illegal? Probably not. Is it smart? Probably not. You want to use for a commercial purpose, the...

If my boys dad moved 13hrs away, should I be responsible for half of travel

A move 13 hours away is a substantial change which means that a new parenting time schedule should be worked out. Generally, if one parent moves a...

What options do I have if my sons mother wont follow our visit schedule? I live in new jersey and she lives in chicago.

You don't have to move back to IL but you are at a disadvantage living in NJ. If she is not following judgment regarding your parenting time, you...

What can I do if I can't afford an attorney for an indirect civil contempt judgement for allocation of a 12 year old?

If h has an attorney, ask that he be ordered to contribute to your attorney's fees. If he is not represented by a lawyer, you are equal.

What can I do to prevent the mother of “my child” from keeping me out of the child’s life?

Don't know if there were court orders regarding parenting time with older child or it just worked out. In this situation, as soon as child is...

I want a divorce I am disabled and financially dependent.Cut off financially and kicked out of the home. What can I do?

Contact your local county bar association for a referral or see if Prairie State Legal Services is available in your area.