How do I approach the judge to request time to get a lawyer? They informed me the judge handling my case is extremely strict.

Judge's in Cook County vary, some are by the book, others are a little more flexible. If the matter has been set for hearing tomorrow, very hard...

Is child support paid from disability check ?

Yes, but you'll need the allotment, as judge can't order direct withdrawal from his disability.

Representing myself, What should I write on the court order?

Even in Kane County, most of the judge's won't let pro se people write the draft order. They will either have the other side do it (If...

How can I request a new judge to hear my child support case.

If your case in the the Daley Center (Dungeon), and a substantive ruling has been made, then it's hard to SOJ unless you had a court reporter in...

If the non custodial parent is to supply health insurance and hasn't, can his wife be made to put the child on her insurance?

As noted, in Illinois the court has zero jurisdiction over new husband/wife. However see 750 ILCS 5/505.2(c)(2.5); the court can order him to...

My ex husband is trying to increase child support by my current husbands income. What's his chances?

Have to show a unity of interest per the statute. Talk to family law attorney in your area for specific guidance.

Agreed. Also depends who your judge is. Some do care, least from the cases I had. Others, not so much. The most powerful evidence I had at...

What are the steps that I need to take to get a refund from my attorney who has way overfilled me ?

As Judy mentioned, somewhere your contract is a portion of the 508 statute that must be included if there's going to be a court dispute about fees....

Change of heart?

Agreed. Also, Cook County has a "reconciliation calendar" you can put the case on.

Can a deposition be discredited? I want to disqualify it. I waived the right to proofread it, but the words were altered.

1) The court report runs from one deposition to the next. They are independent contractors, I use them weekly in my practice. They have no...