Who do I give the petition to start a divorce with children without a lawyer, do I give it to the county clerk?

Well, any lawyer that says "hands down you'll win" is lying to get paid. This isn't to say the facts appear strongly in your favor, just that life...

Subpoen: can I still request documents on a sub. that the employer didn't provide before the date of request or issue a new sub?

Your subheading indicates "Family Court," so I'm answering this as a Domestic Relations issue. Generally you can't serve a subpoena w/o there being...

Why can't facts be brought up in a divorce case?

Kankakee has unusual procedures (Such as no written orders for 90% of your court appearances), and the one in question predates our New IMDMA...

Info needed on which motion to file - motion to dismiss, a response including a counterclaim, both??

The title of the action doesn't determine if it's a pleading, what it seeks does. People file motions to modify support, if but if it's temporary...

When is the two years up Illinois

Generally the controlling date is the date of entry of the written judgment.

How can I sign my rights away to my children.

The other lawyers are 100% right, what's done, is done. HOWEVER, from my experience, if your case is in Cook County, you have options. They're...

How should I file for divorce ?

Court has no jurisdiction over VISA or MASTERCARD, they can't divorce your name from the debt. (And rarely does anyone prosecute this sort of...

If your judgment is silent on this issue or reserved, follow the statute. You raised a valid loophole in the statute, but I'm inclined to think it...

Can I stop visitation with how my parenting agreement is worded? Or do I have to file a motion with the court first?

Fortunately, you have an appointment setup for next week, and that person is going to be in a superior position to advise you. I say this b/c...

What would be the likelihood of getting custody? Would the judge possibly talk to my daughter because she has told me all this,

It's our gag-reflex to say "Run out and throw $$$ at a lawyer, we'll solve all your issues." I won't repeat the other answers, but will discuss in...