How do I file for back child support?

It's called a "call-a-lawyer" motion: move to call a lawyer. It sounds like you were never married to the father (you don't say) and that no...

What is the difference between Domestic Battery and Battery with Court Supervision

Domestic is within the family or with a partner / former partner. Simple battery is on anyone else.

My mom and dad are fighting over custody of my younger sister. I am an adult sibling, can I testify to who is the better parent

Yes you may testify. Talk with Mom and ask her to set up a time for you to talk with her attorney.

Can my ex who lives in NY be allowed to drop my Three year old with his family in Boston.

You're in OH, the "ex" is in NY and teeh baby/family is in MA. Why are you posting this question to IL?

Would I be able to move my daughter out of the state if my husband and I were to share custody of her?

Meet with an attorney to discuss all the details. Having sole or joint custody has no bearing on the issue of "removal" (taking a child...

If I were to file for divorce and were to win the lottery a month later, would my wife have the right to claim half of it?

The lottery winnings would, presumably, be marital property and subject to division. Is this a question on a Law school exam?

My husband moved away from the house about 6 months ago and I would like to file a divorce.

You will probably have to disclose the sale. You may have to share some money. You need to work with an attorney on this.

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Paying Attorney Fees for Ex-

It sounds like you're facing a "Petition for Setting Final Fees," right? Work with a lawyer. Go through the invoices line-by-line. Compare his...

If my ex helped me financially and then later decides he wants to apply that money toward child support, is that legal?

It sounds to me like you're in the clear, but you'll need a lawyer. Moms and Dads cannot modify child support orders outside of court. Only the...

If cheated on my husband, and he has filed for divorce will he gain custody of them? I have a 4 1/2 yr daughter, and months son

Forget about the "cheating" allegation. That seems to have you very worried. Ignore it . . . the judge will. It has virtually nothing to do with...