Is there a way for me to find out who has custody of 2 boys whose parents are in jail? Wondering if the boys are being cared for

Check the records in the court clerk's office.

Can you file a motion in a case that you have NOT filed an appearance in?

You're quibbling over a technicality. The motion operates as her Appearance. You should work with an attorney. You're making mistakes asking...

I live about 6.5 hours from my infant son; what kind of visitations may I get?

You're not going to get much time with an "infant." In contests, courts usually shy away from overnight visits until a child is at least two. If...

How many years back can I collect past due child support payments in Illinois

ALl of 'em -- there's not statute of limitations.

If I am paying child support for my children if I get married will it affect my new spouse

As long as you keep your job and continue to pay support, the re-marriage will have no effect on your new husband. If you quit your job and sponge...

Do i need to hold my ex in contempt of court?

A case is starting to get way out there in the rough when a judge forces the parties to go to OFW. WHat you're looking for is simple communication...

Can a person with a criminal (DUI, poss. of cannabis, battery) record keep custody of children?

The thing to do, here, is to re-establish your visitation and start rehabilitating your relationship with your children.

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If I have a child support order that wasn't done in the courts, how do I get it?

Parents looking for child support can call an 800 number and have the State's Attorney handle the case, for free -- usually in a special legal...

How long does it take to get a hearing for a transferred divorce case?

I was out of town last week, so I'm new to this. Is this a pending divorce case . . . or post-decree?

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What can I do when my ex-husband does not exercise his rights as being a father to the kids?

Work with an attorney to reduce his court ordered time to only what he is actually exercising and, if possible, reduce it even more. You leave a...