Is a paternity action the same as filing for custody?

Well, a finding of paternity can create the PRESUMPTION of custody, as will the creation of a parenting time schedule or child support order; but a...

My divorce is going on for a long time. My wife is dragging it on. How could I end this without loosening my shirt.

Frustrating; your lawyer tells you let it go and while she spits all over the place - however we can't advise people we know are represented. So...

Two part question can I legally change my sons Name? can I do it for free in the state of Illinois?

If there's an open case (insofar that there's been a case w/ the issues of parenting time/custody adjudicated, or ever child support), you may be...

Adoption

In Illinois, two ways this can be done; one is if the adoption is by consent (Easiest/fastest), the other is if it's on a basis of (in English...

MY EX HUSBAND HAS FULL CUSTODY OF OUR 2 GIRLS TILL THEY TURN 18. HE KICKED ONE OUT & SHE 17, WHAT CAN HAPPEN TO HIM FOR THIS

In Illinois, court loses jurisdiction over child at 18 unless it's money related (So parenting time/custody off table). And if the 17 year old is...

Has the presentation date occurred? If so, when is the hearing on the motion to change venue? What's the basis? Revise and report w/ more info and...

Can you change the County of your Child Custody case?

Not entirely sure what's going on, the county that entered the custody judgment retains jurisdiction, but that can be transferred IF a) you don't...

As noted above, the case is back from the dead.

Well, it's Illinois Supreme Court Rule 215 - believe it or not, it's rarely invoked in Domestic Relations cases because we have a separate statute,...

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My ex husband and I are litigating issues after our divorce. Each time I mail a certified mail he never claims it. However

Depends what you are serving. If case already open, then usually first class mail is sufficient. But in certain circumstances, it must be...

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