What types of witnesses are permitted in a Custody Trial?

I agree with Ms. Goldstein. I would add that if you anticipate that your ex will call this woman as a witness the only way to prevent outright...

My husband and I own a home. We are divorced. Both names are on the Deeds. If, one of us remarry, do we share the ownership?

Your questions require more information to answer fully. My answer would depend on how you actually hold title with your ex-husband and the terms...

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If you live out of state, but start a visitation case for children in Illinois, do you have to be present in court?

You will not have to be present at every court date, most of which will be status reports to the Judge. Your attorney can handle those dates...

My daughter is being deployed and wants to give me temporary legal custody of her 7 yr old son

I agree with Ms. Howard. You need at least a consultation with a guardianship attorney to make sure you take the right steps. If relations with the...

Can a non-custodial parent keep a child from a custodial parent for safety reasons?

I agree with the other attorney. Under the circumstances you have described, an Emergency Petition for custody is necessary. It s likely that a...

Filing for divorce after 15 years of marriage,

Assuming that the house is his non-marital property, the quick answer is probably not. However, your question begs other questions. Even though...

You can't revoke a certified letter in the way you seem to be intending. You must file a petition to terminate the guardianship even though you...

DO I HAVE ANY CHILD CUSTODY RIGHTS IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS?

If you signed the VAP at the birth, you are already legally the father. You attach a copy of the VAP to your Petition for custody/visitation. As...

Can I dispute this lawyer's bill?

I agree with the other answers and would add that once the petition is filed you have an opportunity to respond. If you allege that you were ...

Are other expenses beyond child support considered maintenance?

I agree with the other answers. However it is unclear where you are in the divorce process. If you are not divorced yet then items like car...