If my stepfather placed a no contact order on my current boyfriend but I turn 18 in 6 months, can I drop it myself when i do?

When you are 18 you can consult a family law attorney. Until then you are a minor.

What portion of my savings will be considered marital if my wages are added to the account?

You have commingled these funds, but due to the short duration of your marriage you can likely easily establish the balance in the account before...

Can I use a voice recording in a private residence that was made on my phone in front of the other person to protect myself

You should immediately consult with an experienced family law attorney who can obtain all of the facts and represent you, as an order of protection...

Can I file divorce papers without my lawyer present , why would a lawyer wait for the other person to file ?

If you are not receiving a response to your telephone calls, send an email or a letter to your attorney to attempt to resolve the issues. If you...

I owe over $100.000 In support the mother has passed away and most of this is interest can Illinois take my disability?

Per the child support statute (750 ILCS 5/505(a)(3)(A), "Social security disability and retirement benefits paid for the benefit of the subject...

File for divorce if spouse lives in another state.

If you meet the Illinois residency requirements, you may file for divorce here. The issue could be getting your spouse served with the petition...

You may need to contact the office of vital records in the Colorado county in which you were born to receive this information.

Retaliation due to reporting sexual harassment at an Aurora, IL. shelter How do I start my case as Pro Se?

I have changed the practice area to sexual harassment, as this is not a landlord/tenant housing issue, to allow the appropriate attorneys to respond.

When is it considered abandonment of children?

Even if abandonment were a recognized concept, a few days is likely insufficient. If the boyfriend is not already the legal father of the...

If I pay alimony and I re-marry, can my new spouses income be used to get an increase by my ex-spouce?

Your new spouse's income is not included in the maintenance calculation, but if you have a maintenance arrearage it could be considered by the...