Could my son mother still take my son overseas without me signing off on a family care plan; granted the courts said yes?

I agree with Mr. Couture. If the court has entered an order giving the mother permission to travel out of the country with your child, that is all...

How do i adopt my step child?

You would adopt your stepchild by filing a Petition for Adoption. This is a fairly straightforward proceeding but before a Decree of Adoption can...

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There is no lower age limit on who can be subpoenaed to provide testimony. Any person of sound mind may testify in court. That includes children...

Alteration of a Superior Court Document

Based on your description, your EX didn't alter the order signed by the judge. It sounds like your EX asked for additional relief in the permanent...

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I have a scheduled mediation and hearing for child support modification. Can I also inquire about pension from ex be percentage?

I agree with Ms. Whitaker. It sounds like a final decree of divorce was already entered and so it is final. It can’t be changed so, legally, you...

Does an attorney need to sign off on an agreed order between parties?

Ordinarily, a parenting plan does not have a “joinder” on it. A “joinder” is usually associated with a Petition – like a Petition for Dissolution...

How long should a QRDO take?

I agree with Ms. Laster that your husband does not have to sign the QDRO. If the QDRO has already been prepared, and especially if the...

I need out, I'm 16, engaged to my boyfriend of almost 2 years, with a 7 month baby girl

If you are 16 or older but under 18, you can marry in Illinois if you have parental consent. Although there are instances in Illinois where a...

What can I do if my ex is refusing to pay his share of school fees?

I would agree with Mr. Nguyen that your EX is only required to contribute to those costs identified in the Order of Child Support. I do not believe...

A settlement demand is ordinarily based on lost wages, so your hourly rate and how long you have been out of work are relevant. However, the...