Will me doing this without notifying their father or getting judge permission cause problems down the line?

Changing the last name without an agreement or court order is usually a problem. Middle name not so much. But you say that there is already a...

I have to go to court in early April. What is my next step? Will I have to pay support?

Your next step is to retain an attorney who can review your court documents and advise you on what to do.

Is there a way that I can have CS back date to when my kids came to live with me and the interest they're charging me dropped?

You're right and wrong at the same time. Had you filed a motion to modify support when kids came to you, support should have been modified. ...

Do I still have to notify him of moving out of state even though we were never married?

What does "more advice" mean? On your question about relocation, the answer is "yes". State lines don't matter any more. The issue now is...

What is the worst that can happen to me? How can a lawyer help in my case vs trying to settle issues without one?

The worst that could happen to you may be getting hit by a bus. The second worst is probably attempting a do it yourself divorce. Take the advice...

What can I do to get my parenting time enforced and maybe even get her mom to meet me half way to Chicago or even in Chicago

The obvious and correct answer is to meet with an attorney who can review any and all court filings and court orders to determine what the present...

recvd ownership of the property in my divorce, can I force my ex husband to move if its been 60 days or more by changing locks

The judgment should have set a certain time within which he was to move out. If it didn't, you either have to file a motion to modify the judgment...

What is the context in which this question is being asked? Do you want to know if there can be a criminal charge? Do you want to know if DCFS...

What if divorce settlement agreement does not have the words fair & equitable ?

That's what happens when you talk to friends. The standard in Illinois is that the agreement not be "unconscionable". and that is the word judges...

Are court reporters present at the daley center for all divorce cases?

They are only available for a judge's prove-up call, and not always then. They are required for violation of order of protection hearings. The...