My ex filed a motion to vacate a paternity/child support order. What will happen?

Depends on what he filed and is challenging; could be improper service (Which can be challenged at ANY time) or it could be some other reason...

If I file a motion to extend a protective order, can the respondent file a counter petition to nullify the original order?

I'm presuming this is an order of protection. He can file a pleading to modify the order of protection, but only if there's been a substantial...

What will happen if I fail to appear for a motion my ex filed for reduction of child support?

As Judy said, (And she does appear in Joliet quite often), it's just a presentation and you will get time to object/respond/otherwise plead. Your...

Never missed a child support payment, but recipient is filing for a Uniform Order of support for 'convenience'.

The only real inconvenience (In my opinion) about a Notice of Withholding is that you must pay an additional $35 or so a year for the privilege of...

Can I stop my husbands child support from coming out of my income?

As Anthony alluded to, unless there's a "Unity of Interest" per 505(b), generally no. Unity of interest usually involve family businesses and...

Leveling the playing field--Post-dissolution--IL THAT WAS *WITH AN ATTORNEY* I WAS NOT AWARDED FEES FOR COUNSEL.

Can't speak to your case as you are represented. But in my experience, it's rare for judge to make other side 100% responsible for both sides fees...

Unfair divorce settlement related to children's expenses.

I get this call about 1-2 times a week. Basically it boils down to "I signed something I had no business signing, HELP!!!!!" Here's your...

Is there a way to prevent the NCP who owes a huge sum of back child support from leaving the country?

In addition to the other answers, there's an old school Illinois remedy by filing a pleading for ne exeat, but it is rarely done. Best to talk to...

ACTUALLY, and it really depends on the facts and circumstances, there's a few options. First, if you had an admin suspension, I would advise you...

?? on rule of evidence: For an emergency motion (for my younger daughter) for additional custody can below be used as evidence

As Gary alluded to, in Illinois, you actually need a court order BEFORE you file a discovery request asking for the records. The bar is very high,...