My spouse and I have an agreed order thru divorce to contact an Licensed Social Worker to begin family counseling.

What may be assumed here is that the mother has failed to properly schedule the appointment and is involving the daughter--perhaps directly or...

How do you get joint custody?

Yes, you may represent yourself --which is more possible if if it's uncontested. There are many resources for guidance in Chicago Cook County...

You have posted your question in the Illinois forum where the record keeping may be different than under the laws of the State of New York If...

Mu children father and I was never married can he,take my son to a different town and enroll him in school without my permission

I agree with Attorney Goldstein. There is a presumption that you are the custodial parent that resulted from your award of child support. I presume...

What can i do to change divorce decree when i have been told there is a 2 yr limit on when anything can be changed?

I agree with the excellent answers of both counsel. The only thought I would add is that the effort to come to a reasonable compromise will...

Can I go back to court once my divorce is final in Cook County chicago and now live in Grundy Country for child issues?

Is there any possibility of the father agreeing to a voluntary change of venue to Grundy County? Presumably, you are seeking support for the son...

Divorce within an year of marriage registered under Hindu Marriage act.

I agree with Attorney Goldstein. This is assuming that the marriage was valid in India--then it will also be valid under Illinois law. (I am...

Does an order granting visitation mean there was a custody modification?

I agree with Attorney Goldstein. Questions to consider: What has changed since the visitation order of Feb 2012? Have there been attempts...

Father trying to get child custody. Do I have a chance?

Yes, you have a chance. I presume that you continue to reside in OR so this will become an Interstate custody matter AND a request to remove the...

Admissibility of evidence of abuse and prior bad acts involving children who are not mine in an Illinois custody case?

I agree with both counsel regarding the specifics. Speaking VERY generally, there is something of a misconception that catching another parent...