Child support maintenance fees?

I have seen the $36 in many counties. I have seen a county devote part of a morning to enforcing payment of the maintenance fee. There are other...

I need a new attorney, or do I ?

The previous answers were very good. I would add that you want to carefully select the attorney(s) with whom you get a second opinion. Ask for...

Can a non custodial parent put a harassment order against custodial parent. Also, one for the children against custodial parent?

Remedies exist in family court to deal with this situation than may be a better solution to filing an Order of Protection (Harassment order). I...

My son has been sent back by his granparents in virginia to me his mother in Ilinois.he has been back with me for over a month.

The problem I see is that your son has been in Illinois less than 6 months. Most states have adopted the UCCJEA or UCCJA to determine what state...

Where can I file for divorce?

Lake is the only county in Illinois in which you can file divorce. 750 ILCS 5/104 states "The proceedings shall be had in the county where the...

The ordering of transcripts is automatically done in some counties and a bill sent. You may not have been aware that the transcripts were ordered...

Can I modify a divorce decree to say that I was pregnant?

There may be ways to correct the Judgment due to a scrivener's error. You should consult with an attorney who regularly appears before the judge...

Thoughts on allowing ex spouse to claim 5 children on tax return, or allow joint return?

You need to look at the Marital Settlement Agreement or Judgment to see what has been court ordered to occur for the 2013 taxes. You must follow...

Do I have to let my ex boyfriend have visitation without a court order if he has threated to kidnap our son?

Your facts may entitle you to an Order of Protection. Consult with an attorney immediately. If you cannot afford to hire an attorney, look into...

Why won't my old lawyer give me my documents?

A lawyer can refuse to turn over paperwork in certain circumstances. This could include an order prohibiting the lawyer from turning over the...