Unfortunately, your situation is perfect proof why oral agreements regarding children never work. Where are you in the process of establishing...

State of IL: If 2 yr. Plenary Order of Protection was issued in Cook County, can it be modified in Winnebago County?

Both courts must be made aware of the other's conflicting orders. The court that received the first tiling has first authority. If the Winnebago...

Domestic Abuse, w yr. Plenary Order of Protection, Legal Parentage & visitation issues... Please advise...

I wish I could answer your question adequately, but there are too unanswered issues before I could provide an adequate answer. You can always file...

Supervised visits during interim protective order

Is the attorney that told you this your attorney? Did s/he look at the interim protective order? If the order just says they are to supervise,...

Order of Protection

You really need to speak with the State's Attorney about the details of your case. From what you've posted here, it is impossible to answer your...

Can my husband that I have been apart from for 2 yrs take my 6 yr old from me because my 14 yr old daughter is having a baby?

Ex-spouses say things all the time that don't hold up in court. File for divorce, and demonstrate to the court that you are the primary and sole...

I am a father from IL and have our daughter from a X girlfriend. We are not together She lives with me. Can I get legal custody

Absolutely you can get legal custody if you have had the child living with you. Find an attorney so you can protect your rights with a court order.

Our step daughter lives with us. can her mother come get her anytime?

You need to get to court to get a temporary custody order since you've been taking care of the child, and the mother is out of state. Where is the...

Petitioned for Child Support and paternity test for daughter that is now 6. Mother now lives in Germany. How do I get rights?

Talk to your JAG. You have the right to see your daughter, whether or not you're paying for support. You said she filed in Illinois courts, but...

How do I prevent my daughter from visiting an aunt on her mothers side while on visitation?

When there is a member on the other side of the family who is violent, or who lives in a violent environment, you must file with the court a motion...