What are the guidelines for kids having influence in visitation schedules and what steps are necessary to make the change?

There are no written guidelines. Each case depends upon its own facts relating to the best interest of the child. Assuming that there is an...

Im going to petition my wife and my son, my son 5 years old do i need to file seperate forms for them?

Have no idea what you mean when you say you are going to petition your son. Suggest you talk to an attorney who can advise you after ascertaining...

What can I do to respond to a divorce

You should be talking to an attorney who can advise you after ascertaining the facts. We no longer use the word custody in Illinois.

Th best way is to get a recommendation from a friend or family member. Otherwise, you are buying a pig in a poke.

He filed, do I get a say in who gets the house?

Obvious answer is that you need to hire an attorney to present a case for you, as you have no idea what to do. This is not a do it yourself...

Do I need court documentation that I have primary and custodial custody of my child according to Illinois Law?

Your question really has to do with military law and what the military would require, so I have changed the practice area. From the family law...

No one has an absolute right to a free lawyer any more than they have the right to a free electrician or plumber. You can find such lawyers by...

Can I ask for a continuance to obtain legal counsel if I'm being sued for child support

Nothing is guaranteed, but in 50 years of doing this, I have never seen or heard of a judge not allowing a continuance so a party can obtain an...

How can I get interest waived if the calculation is incorrect

Improper to put your contact information in your post. There was no change in the law as you state. Past due child support is a judgment like any...

How to make a two-year-old kid (Half Thai/American) an American Citizen?

Same answer as to last question. You must first establish who the father of the child is. That is done by filing a parentage case where the...