Should I respond to this most recent petition to modify child support or wait until after mediation or a court date is set?

This is not the place to get answers to your questions. You need to sit down with an attorney to discussnthese matters in person. Presumably, you...

Should he still be able to claim that child as dependent for his year?

If the judgment says that the exemption alternates, then it alternates. Could have said he is entitled to exemption so long as child support is...

Can I get visitation with my 9 year old that says she doesn't want to see me?

Yes you do, and you should contact an attorney immediately. You can't do this on your own.

Will he be able to take my son? Is there any way I can ask for temporary support till I get back on on feet?

Threats like this should be ignored. As long as the two of you stay together, there is no need for child support if dad is paying all expenses. ...

There is no definition for an extraordinary expense other than that it isn't an ordinary expense. Most judgments try to explain the term by using...

Do I need to go to court to get my son's last name changed?

First get an attorney and then the two of you can discuss what needs to be done.

Can I follow the advice of psychiatry team for my daughter's treatment if her dad disagrees? We have joint custody.

You don't tell us if there is an agreement, and if so what does it say about this situation. Assuming there's an agreement because you say joint...

Where would I have to go in order to file for joint custody considering she claimed she lives at our place of residence in illin

There is no longer such a thing as "custody" in Illinois. You need to discuss your situation with an attorney. Most of what you say has nothing...

Can she have me arrested or is it my responsibility to pick them up and drop them off .

Instead of all the drama, if the judgment says nothing about transportation, you should file a motion to modify the judgment regarding...

How do I get child support adjusted based on visitation and how does the law apply so I know my chance at winning.

You need to talk to an attorney immediately. far to much going on here to expect us to answer all of your questions. For your information, there...