I need a child custody attorney for court tomorrow

Um, there seems to be something gravely amiss here. I'm not going to speak to your case directly, but I will say, generally, an attorney must a)...

How much alimony or maintenance do i pay to my cheating spouse?

Maintenance is awarded per 504 w/o regard to misconduct (However there's a very very very limited caselaw exception). "Cash" clients are much...

If you were found in contempt, you did (violate) pursuant to 750 ILCS 5/508(b) - even if you morally feel you were "in the right." 508(b) fees are...

Do I have any recourse against a GAL who failed to perform her duties as promised?

Generally no. When there's a GAL, it's best to have a lawyer to act as a "filter" to pass on what needs passing on, and weed out things that will...

What are the possible outcomes in a civil order of protection case?

Depends if you were served with an EOP or a petition for a plenary. Check you paperwork, if there's an EOP, then that order is valid until your...

I was notified that i have a status call to be heard in court.what is a status call?

It may also be a postcard date (We call them Green Cards in Cook County). The purpose of the post card date is to see if the case is still active...

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Divorce: Need a lawyer to review my RESPONSE to Motion to Reconsider. Just need a 1-2 hour advice session.

Well the response to a motion is usually a non-event. It's how you argue at hearing (See caselaw on this) that wins/loses these. MTR usually...

Depends on the county. But usually (key word), there's no fee UNLESS there was a finding of default against you (At least in Cook County). Run...

Could i get custody over my sisters?

Probably only guardianship as opposed to custody. But Guardianship cases where the kids are with bio parent very hard to win, statute requires...

How much does a divorce cost and how long does the process take?

It's such a infuriating answer when we say "it depends." But it's true. Which is why settlements are preferable to expensive trials. Best way to...