You should call the circuit clerk's office in the county where the divorce was filed to find out the ultimate disposition of the case and whether...

Gary is correct. Refer them to the statute, 750 ILCS 5/602.11.

If your daughter is consenting to you being the primary caretaker of the child and the child already lives with you, you may want to file a...

How can I put myself on child support as the father?

If you are not married to the mother, you will need to file a Petition to Establish Paternity and have the mother served. The Judge will then...

You can file a Motion for Substitution of Judge and request a new Judge as a matter of right if the Judge has not ruled on any motions relating to...

Can my son get a court order to make sure that the mother of his child participates in a DNA test?

Yes, he should file a petition with the Court seeking a Court Order that she submit the child for DNA testing. Once paternity is established, the...

Save money by not filing an appearance?

If eligible based on your respective incomes, one or both of you may apply for a fee waiver from the Court. If granted, that would waive the filing...

Once a divorce petition is filed, you can request to be granted temporary sole and exclusive possession of the residence under 750 ILCS 5/501 by...