Simple, a Petition is the written request to the Judge for the Order, and the "Show Cause" is an Order to appear and show cause why the Judge...

I am a U.S. citizen who married a mexican in Mexico and want to know, how can I get a divorce? Or can I get my marriage anuled?

You can do this from here: The requirement is that one of the parties to the divorce has lived in IL for the last 90 days. (750 ILCS 5/401)...

Our minivan was rolled and it ended up in a tree. facing a $6,300 towing / recovery bill is there any recourse to dispute?

I think that is incorrect, and that there is no statutory limit to towing charges in clearing a wreck. In a collection suit the towing company will...

If a will was written by an law practice that's no longer in business and you need to get a copy. How could that be done?

This shows the importance of good record-keeping. The ARDC (Attorney Registration & Discipline Commission is the regulating body for IL attorneys)...

Avoid making the wrong moves regarding paternity...

Your order is probably just a copy of the actual order. A lawyer can find that out in a jiffy. Makes sense that case would go straight to paternity...

So, he thinks he needs to "approve" the claim? And you think you need to get him to approve it? No, what you need is competent legal help. You...

Can my friend move out when he turns 18 if CPS is intervening because of his behavior?

You need a better class of friend than this selfish loser friend who cuts classes. 18 is the age of majority so in a couple days at 18 he can leave...

Family law

You mean neglect not neclet. It is negligence in taking care of something. That is, it is failure to exercise diligence, failure to take customary...

Your to blame, it's your duty to be there. Did you tell the jail guards you had a court date? At your new hearing, let the Judge know you were in...

In IL DOES A SINGLE MOTHER NEED TO GET SOLE CUSTODY OF CHILD? SHE HAS THE HOME THE JOB HAS HIM IN DAY CARE ECT E

No, the mother needs to communicate her concerns to the father and insist on improvement, but not refuse visitation or use the child as a weapon or...