Will I have to pay the same amount of child support if I take a lower paying job willingly?

You will have the burden of proving both a substantial change in circumstance and a good-faith basis for leaving your current employment. Do you...

I strongly recommend that you retain a lawyer or request time to retain a lawyer. I have aided clients in the past with keeping their court...

Is there anyway for him to establish any paternal rights or court order for visitations?

Like everyone has said, this depends on the specific facts of the case, including whether certain notices were given, how long it's been since the...

Am I due a settlement?

Yes, if you were injured at work,you have a claim under the Worker's Compensation Act and would be entitled to a settlement or an award. As others...

What can we do about this and can she do this?

Your son needs to file a petition to establish parentage and for determination of parental responsibilities and parenting time (formerly custody &...

Would this qualify for a simplified divorce that we could do ourselves without legal retainers and payments? Did I missanything?

The Circuit Clerk's Office (including Peoria and Tazewell Counties) have forms available if you are wanting to complete the divorce paperwork...

As everyone has said, preparing a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) is a complex process as the form of the order will vary depending on...

My 14 yr old daughter, which I have sole custody of, wants to move with her father out of state. Is there any way I can stop it?

Unless your Ex files a Petition to Modify Custody, Visitation, and to Remove the Child from the State of Illinois and is successful in obtaining...

How long am I going to lose my license?

As a person subject to the Illinois Graduated Licensing Program you should retain an attorney to make sure that what you have been charged with has...

What is the chance a non-custodial parent who moved out of state can get sole custody from the custodial parent.

According to 750 ILCS 5/602, Courts determine custody in accordance with the "best interest of the child." In determining the "best interests of...