My divorce was final in December of 2012, will Bill 57 apply if my case gets reopened

The new law does not eliminate child support and really doesn't change anything that would allow him to escape his responsibilities. It may make...

Would I win a case to get main custody of my 2 year old son?

You need to get an attorney to assist you and get a case filed so that all of this can be straightened out. There are a lot of issues and concerns...

What's dedline would apply to file the motion to reconsider if bankruptcy court asked domestic court to determine dischargeabili

A final state court judgment is subject to a motion to reconsider within 30 days of entry. An interlocutory or interim ruling may be subject to...

Does anyone do pro bono or know how i can find help, i just lost my job and cant afford a lawyer at the moment! Please help!

I suggest you contact the local Bar Association. Some of them have pro bono programs to help cover cases of conflict with legal services and other...

Can I get a divorce if my husband lives in California and I resign in Chicago IL?

Yes you can, either by serving him (if you can now locate him) or by publication (if you can't locate him). Jurisdiction is limited in the latter...

I live in Illinois and received a legal separation before a judge in 1999. The only thing I asked for in the separation was to

A judgment of legal separation cannot be "renewed" but parts of it could be modified. An award of pension benefits in a legal separation may not...

I'm filing for legal separation and would like to gain permanent custody of my 3 children. What is the best, least messy way?

Consult a lawyer and make sure you understand the difference between legal separation and divorce. In most cases there is no point getting a legal...

Each parent is entitled to get the child's medical records from the doctor, by law. The insurance issues may require a trip to court. See your...

Do I need to hire an attorney for my increase in child support

Be in good hands--consult an experienced family law attorney. Evidence has to be correctly presented, and there may be issues of which you are...

How do I get Petitioner's affidavit in Order of Protection case?

Definitely go to the Clerk's office as the others have suggested. You can review the court file, determine exactly what you need, and get a copy...