Child support

Depends WHERE you are in the process. If you've just started, then you need to conduct discovery. For self employed people, start with the...

What kind of motion do i file in Child support case

Defends whether or not your order has a 750 ILCS 5/505(A)(5) trigger (ie, a true-up requirement). And this is key; take your support order down to...

Is it possible to legally agree to a child custody arrangement with my child's father prior to giving birth?

Support/Custody agreements absent a judge's signature (Court Order) are not legally binding. Talk to a family law attorney in your area for...

Wendy Drefalh of WFA Econometrics. Look into it, I use her (And most Illinois family law attorney's) to do QDRO's for retirement division. I've...

I'm a bit more cautious here than others; the child support guidelines (750 ILCS 5/505) presume there are not unique things going on, such as 50/50...

What is the process for getting guardianship terminated? Especially if the guardian wants to be difficult

You have to file a pleading with the guardianship court. In Illinois, you must show a material change in circumstances, it's a low burden in my...

I am a mom going through a very bitter divorce. I did not receive my High School can this affect my getting custody of daughter?

Generally if the judge needs input, he or she will appoint a child rep or GAL. Custody is determined according to 750 ILCS 5/602(a), read that to...

Can I use my W2 to prove to my ex how much she should be getting?

I have no idea WHERE in this process you are (And that's critical). If a support order has been entered, and doesn't have any unique language...

How can filing an ethics violation against my attorney benefit me( the client)

Ethics issues usually are along the lines of missing filing deadlines (And lying about it), commingling IOLTA money, lying to a judge (Which will...

Can you have statements written in regards to people who were there so you can get order protection

Let me explain why the other attorney's are correct. Hearsay is anything said or WRITTEN brought into court to prove "x" or "y" happened. Like a...