Should I hire an attorney?

Of course you should hire an attorney. He's on the offense. No good will come from trying to go it alone. It won't cost an arm and a leg, and...

You don't need lawyers . . . you need cops! Their phone number is 9 - 1 - 1.

Do I need a lawyer to represent me for a hearing on a petition to determine arrearage?

Yes, you need a lawyer. Hiring a lawyer will be well worth it given the facts you've posted.

What is the first step to gain legal custody of a grandchild?

How do we know your brother is the father? Did Gram ever do anything in court to solidify her position? You she is the Guardian. How do you...

Can you use Facebook in court?

You're going about this wrong. You should work with a lawyer. You'll have a difficult time, on your own, "laying a foundation" for the facebook...

In Illinois if an engagement is broken off by the guy does the girl have to return the engagement ring?

Yes, always return the ring. There is more information at the link, below.

Is there a penalty if my husband and I legally separated but never actually separated?

Personally, I think you've got a decent defense, here. The sad thing is you didn't have to do the separation and enter teh support order to being...

My husband and I reached an agreement for a no-fault divorce. He defaulted, it was vacated and he now he is contesting.

It's probably too late to move the case to another court. His chances are slim, here. To prevent your child from going through desertion and...

Can my boyfriend put his name on my daughter's birth certificate

Legally, no, you can't do that legally. Hire a lawyer to clean up this mess.

My ex-husband is suing me for an overpayment of child support. Can he do that?

I respectfully disagree with the other answers in one particular. I think he might properly go after you . . . or the State. What happened was...