My friend is being abused and controlled and is terrified of his girlfriend.

If your friend is in imminent danger, he should contact the police. Also, your friend can file for an Order of Protection. He can go in for an...

I know the electronic docketing information can be strange, and I would love to help. However, I recommend that you speak directly with your...

Is the 13.3.1(b) form supposed to represent all income, etc. for us as a married couple?

Yep, everything. You can allocate ownership of the assets as marital property, non-marital, etc, on the form.

JPA, vacation planning issues

Would it be extremely difficult to speak with him? I would suggest that route if you have that type of relationship. On the other hand, it can...

Prove up date questions; did he perjure himself?

I understand your frustration. In any event, this probably would not apply apply as your former spouse committing perjury. At the prove-up,...

I want to file a modification increase for child support payment.

You have some good advice in the other posts. In Illinois, net income is income from all sources minus certain deductions. You may remember this...

Can I change my 21 month old daughters last name to mine?

Is he the legal father of your daughter? You can petition for a name change but either he will need to have notice, or you will need his...

WHAT CAN I DO TO GET BACK PAST CHILD SUPPORT NOT PAID? WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS?

Judy Goldstein is right on point (of course). You can file a Petition for a Rule to Show Cause. In effect, this document tells the court that...

If i move out can my parents make me come back?

It is a pretty big hurdle, but emancipation is an option: http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=2094&ChapterID=59 However,...

I'm from Illinois, My question is I have a judgement in my favor for child support from 1999 can I get inherent money .

There is no clear cut rule here for at least two reasons. Inheritance money may or may not count as "income" for the purposes of calculating...