I was not able to attend due to work but i saw on the case that a civil action to compel was order, what does that mean?

Participants in a lawsuit are responsible for following their case and appearing at court for the scheduled court dates. Certain court dates the...

Am I entitled to a portion of my children's father work comp settlement as child support for my children?

Unless there is an existing court order addressing the child support issue as to the potential receipt of the worker's comp settlement, you would...

What legal documents should i look for. Where should i start legally trying to move out of state since childs father disagrees

A lawyer can review the legal details of your situation and more specifically advise you on the facts of your case. In general, you would need to...

If you are currently paying the other parent directly, then any change in how you pay will require the other parent to process information with the...

Can I get child support from his wife since she takes care of him?

Your ex's child support obligation will be set by the court based upon his available resources and the needs of your child. While the court cannot...

Can ex-husband decrease child support after remarriage?

His marital status and finances may result in him owing more (or less) income taxes or having higher health insurance premiums, which could change...

Can it be consecutive days in a month

The travel notification provisions, either those in the statute or specific provisions in a court order, are intended to provide both parents with...

What are the chances of me reversing a custody court case if the circumstances are different now?

While you should have an attorney review the status of your case, it appears the first step would be to engage the father in mediation over your...

My ex thinks he can make medical appointments, even though the order clearly states that I am solely responsible for this.

Your situation is not uncommon, regardless of the terms of the court orders parents can continue to claim their "rights" on such issues whether...

Can anyone suggest a lawyer that deals with grandparents rights, from the parents side?

Illinois law allows a non-parent to seek a court order to provide the non-parent involvement with children under very specific and limited...