My kids father filed for emergency custody, how do i go about getting them back?

Your verbal agreement is not worth the paper it was printed on. You have a 21 day return date where you can wait and plead your case. Or,...

She opens child support and maintenance in a different where she moved to

If the last judgment hasn't been properly enrolled/registered in the other state, then Illinois still retains jurisdiction. Your problem is you'll...

Divorce- my wifes attorney filed a petition to show cause after I was unable to send bank statement to them within the time set.

Unless it's indirect criminal contempt, you will probably just have to pay attorney fees pursuant to 750 ILCS 5/508(b). You can challenge the...

Ex is petitoning the court to terminate child support lost his job. Do I need to go to court?

Presuming this is a non-HFS case: If you're objecting, show up and ask for time to respond in writing to his petition. Better yet, talk to a...

I am entering into a divorce. Are there any general parameters for maintenance/alimony?

Agreed. Illinois doesn't have a "formula" for maintenance, like child support. We do, however, have twelve factors to consider: (1) the income...

Am I legally responsible for all debts created by my wife and I and what is her responsibility in those debts?

Here's where it's darned if you do, darned if you don't. Court has no jurisdiction over VISA/MASTERCARD. Court can only order your wife to...

Can my lawyer hold my settlement check

Is there a lien on the check?

Can I get temporary guardian ship and power of attorney within a few day pro se for my mentally retarded 57 year old brother?

Agreed. You will need a Probate Attorney. Get one now.

1) You can't issue a warrant, only a judge can do that. 2) Read the statute, 750 ILCS 60/201. The people who you are asking for a CIVIL order...

Can he get sole custody?

One paragraph of information rarely results in a reliable prediction of outcome. What I can say is that the 750 ILCS 5/610(a) statute requires...