If a family law case is dismissed b/c parents did not show for their hearing, are all prev. rulings in the case also dismissed?

If you have an ongoing case, with numerous appearances, it is difficult to believe that the judge would dismiss your case. Perhaps the particular...

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My ex will not give me his address to have him served with court date for custody

If Father filed an answer, the address on his documents is the only address you need to serve, by mail. If he has never filed an answer, you can...

Can my 15 yr old move out of her dads house and live with her mom, without mom or her getting in trouble

If your parental rights were actually terminated, you are no longer the parent of your daughter. If you are not the parent, then you still have a...

Can I enter my residence if my wife has filed for divorce and is refusing to allow me in?

Since your wife filed one DVTRO on you, it would seem that it is adviseable for you to stay away from her and your residence. Since she has filed...

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Does my daughter whos 17 get to choose who she wants to live with?

If your child is a ward of the State, then your remedy lies with DCFS. DCFS can hold your daughter, and provide services to her until she is 21. ...

Ex husband with extensive domestic violence history brusied our daughter.

You indicate you went to DCFS, but that they did nothing. You can still file a D.V. Restraining Order for your daughter, and request custody thru...

Can husband get custody after admitting sexual abuse?

the law supports frequent continuous contact with both parents, absent a showing the visitation would not be in the child's best interest. You...

Custody / Visitation- parent refuses constantly and now made up story and threatened me with it.

Enforcing Custody orders can be difficult when you live in another state, and when your finances are limited. You can file a Motion re Contempt,...

Child support payments vs. pay schedule.

CHILD SUPPORT: Because payroll varies from company to company, you will not always get paid on the 1st or the 1/2 on the 1st and 1/2 on the 15th. ...

What should I do to correct misspelling of last name for divorce form?

You will have to amend the paperwork, refile, reserve, and wait the 30 days again. Please note that this answer does not constitute legal...