My ex wife took my baby out of state

What's not clear is how long ago this happened. I get a couple calls a month from an angry parent who tells me their ex stole the child and ran...

Can he really claim a tax credit?

Yes, and you can take him to court if the MSA said he was supposed to pay 50% (And he hasn't). What's good for the goose is good for the...

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Can I get temporary custody

Not enough info. First, has there been a custody judgment? If so, was it sole custody or joint? If sole, and you already have it, then there's...

I'm going to take a more cautious answer, first you have a lawyer, so you have to trust their judgment. If you don't trust him/her, you need to...

How do I appeal an order of protection that keeps me from my son? How do I protect my child from his mothers mental instability?

There will be a 21 day return date on her emergency order, that will be your "trial" date for all intents and purposes. If you lose, you have 30...

How hard is it to dissolve a guardianship without a lawyer when its been in effect for 4 yrs and there is no contact with the op

Guardianship termination of a minor under Illinois Law requires a MATERIAL change in circumstances since the entry of the order. He needs to talk...

How can family members force an elderly relative who cannot manage daily needs to get immediate help?

Someone may have to step in to petition for guardianship. This is a horrible process to go through, as the person you're helping will misinterpret...

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In a child visitation case, what is the difference between a 215(a) exam and a 215(d) exam?

There are a few differences, first the judge generally has to believe that there are conflicting accounts of what's going on, second the costs can...

From Cook County IL , can you tell me about use of rule 137 motions ?

The burden of a 137 pleading is on you, and if you're pro se, there's not a lot of practical remedies that it will grant you even if you win...

Doubtful it's relevant and may be quashed unless you can argue why it matters per 750 ILCS 5/602(a)(1) through (a)(10). Plus you have to pay the...