Child support

Under the new Illinois Parentage Act, if he's the LEGAL father (Biological isn't the same), then yes. Vacating a finding of paternity after all...

Is there anything I can do to protect myself(legally &credit wise)?

This is one of those complicated situations where I'd have to see the divorce judgment to be able to give you a list of specific options. The...

I signed an apt. lease w/ my soon to be ex-wife. She is now off the lease due to a protective order. Can I get off the lease?

Regretfully, you're stuck with the terms of the lease, for better or worse. However, this is a marital debt. The divorce judge can allocate the...

Much will depend on the specific wording of the divorce decree. If it was well written, you may be able to file a pleading for rule. If it was...

Can my attorney keep my retainer fee if I postpone my divorce?

Depends on the type of fee agreement. If you paid a retainer, he can only keep a portion that was incurred drafting the paperwork. If it was a...

What happens when a custodial parent denies court ordered parenting time for the non custodial parent?

Two rules about family law that never change. 1) No good deed goes unpunished, and 2) If you sit on your hands and let train-wrecks happen, the...

Can i keep the car in separation process he has no Drivers license

Only divorce can adjudicate that issue. Generally the police will stay out of it and refer you to a divorce attorney. If the car was purchased...

Do you give additional mailing time for a notice to produce response

Depends. Technically to enforce discovery, you have to do your Rule 201k conference. If the judge reduced the deadline to an ORDER (in writing),...

Foreign nationals divorce

We recently changed the divorce laws in Illinois to eliminate grounds. Essentially all that needs to be shown is that you've lived separate and...

Do I need to have adequate housing prior to meeting with the GAL?

As of January 1, 2016, we abolished sole/joint custody. See 750 ILCS 5/602.5. To modify the judgment regarding decision making and parenting...