My ex would like to take our Son out of school for a week. They will be going to a wedding in Disney World.

Why are you even discussing this? School trumps Disney. Hire a lawyer and follow the advice you pay for. Your kid should be in school, this...

Who decides which provider for dental treatments?

You have joint custody; you decide this issue jointly. I suspect his objection is that this orthodontist is not "in network" with his...

I got the divorce judgement in IL and I moved out. Now the other side filed in their state. Do I have to respond?

You need to respond to the Summons. Contact Illinois Legal Aid for more assistance.

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What does this mean?

It means you're supposed to go back to Cook County if you have disputes in the future . . . no matter where you may live in the future. I

Visiting with grandparents

What's the problem? You want to take your child to your folks house and she doesn't want that? Who cares what she wants? Go visit. Hire a...

What to do when my ex won't agree to the pick up time when visitation ends.

I'm confused on one point: If your order says the child is to be RETURNED to you, why are you telling him where you'll PICK UP your child? ...

Wife's college fees

The loan is marital debt and is subject to division in your divorce. No big deal: hire an attorney and you'll be fine. The general rule is...

Is it advisable to have records of text messages, phone calls, and emails when dealing with a verbally abusive x spouse?

Why don't you 1) block his calls and texts, 2) get anew number and not share it with him, or 3) seek an Order of protection? Doing any of these...

Can ex tell that I cannot take my kids to a different church on my weekends with them?

If Mom has sole custody, she calls the shots on religion. If you have joint custody, you're supposed to work it out with Mom. If you can't work...

Is right of first refusal now a law in Illinois?

No, right of first refusal is not part of Illinois law. A judge may not grant it as relief. Parties may agree to it, but a judge may not award it...