I'm a single mother of 4 kids.my sons father whos the father of only one of my kids, is now fighting me for cutody. i

2 weeks isn't much time, but you should find an attorney to represent you (or at least give you some help in some way). In the end, it will be...

Eavesdropping is illegal. He needs your consent to record.

Does my spouse need to be with me when i go to file for divorce and pay the fee?

Under most circumstances - no.

Disclosure has been submitted and I'm preparing my responses to his counter petition. What's next? Do responses need to be filed

File and serve. Good luck going pro se. It can be a rough road, but sometimes doable.

Trying to get custody of my child

Maybe the sheriff can't serve, but you can try to appoint a special process server. There are companies that do this, but you can also get someone...

I owe back child support. my ex wife has agreed to terminate the amount owed. what do I need to do to start this process?

You could enter an agreed order stating there are no arrears.

Interpretation of legal order?

I can see how that could go both ways. If you want it one way vs. another, I suggest you getting the wording fixed. Otherwise, you'll be back in...

I'm trying to find out the percentage of alimony in the state of IL, I have researched it and can't find anything.

Alimony (or maintenance) does not follow a strict percentage. There are many factors that come into play: (1) the income and property of each...

Should I file for sole custody?

You could file for sole custody for the court to regulate the relationship between parents and children. However, the court can increase your...

How can we get a cheap divorce in chicago????

Depending on the length of marriage, you could do a joint simplified dissolution and/or consult with an attorney to draft the paperwork. This...