Is there a reasonable chance that I could win a child custody modification as a father in Illinois?
What sucks is that in order to give you "house odds" we'd have to sit in for a full consult, review the case file, and go over the history. A 750...
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What sucks is that in order to give you "house odds" we'd have to sit in for a full consult, review the case file, and go over the history. A 750...
Your law library may have what you need. But talk to legal aid first - they may be able to help for free. Also, all the courthouses still have law...
Presuming this is not an admin case: Sounds like someone filed a motion to upward modify, no one showed, judgment entered, and said judgment...
As noted by the others, no. And I understand the frustration. He has to actively seek a hearing date, otherwise even on the 3rd floor cases...
Usually we'll appear and ask leave to file the appearance instanter. Depends on the judge. But yes, technically you file first, then appear. But...
Although I don't see a question, I would advise you to contact your county legal aid association for specific guidance.
You have to talk to your attorney, he/she has your casefile, we don't. Also, we're barred from advising a knowingly represented party. So from a...
High Drama = Arm & Leg, Low Drama = No A lot. Notice that cost depends more on how much anger is invested in the case vs. the choice of attorney. ...
You have one easy option; change your name. Otherwise you must accept that it's public for life.
Vacate or reconsider? Or appeal? Doubtful on appeal, that costs superbucks. Reconsideration requires one of the things, either 1) judge doesn't...