While you do not have to exercise your parental rights, you cannot simply give up your parental responsibilities. As noted, you may consent to an...

Is there anything that can be done?

You would need to review the matter with your attorney or take the court file to an attorney to review. The GAL is not necessarily going to get...

Do I have to change back to maiden name?

No. If you decide to change your name back with Social Security, driver license, etc., you will need a certified copy from the circuit clerk of...

Child support?

A court summons should never be ignored. You should retain an attorney to handle the matter or appear at court in person to protect your legal rights.

What should I do ?

If you are referring to her having requested the State of Illinois to pursue child support, the State may proceed whether she participates or not,...

Can I start a child support case in IL after my son has turned 18, but is a full time college student?

Support of a child after graduation from high school is a separate proceeding for non-minor support for education expenses. DHS is not involved in...

If child support areas is charged 9%?

The arrears is calculated on 9% simple interest. Any payments are attributed to principal first. so the amount of additional interest will decrease...

What if I wasn't notified about court destroying exhibits in child support case?

The Courts regularly destroy exhibits once all appeal periods and other deadlines pass. The exhibits are not essential to the court file once the...

How can my son see his daughter again without a lawyer?

While he can file on his own for paternity or parenting time, depending upon the legal status of the paternity issue, he will also have child...

What will likely response be from judge when this situation is explained to him ? This is an IL case.

You may be able to obtain an abatement for a brief period of time, but you will owe the money plus interest. You need to review the agreement with...