I'm on a public aid and need help with a family court case

1) Can't force him to sign over rights. 2) Yes, you do need an attorney. 3) If money is an issue, the Parentage courts in the Daley center have a...

My ex-husband is probably working for cash. How can I collect child support from him?

This is where a private attorney has (in my opinion) a better chance at getting your back-owed money than the ASA or AAG (Who enforce on behalf of...

Can I put my child's dad on child support but prevent him from getting visitation rights?

Support and visitation, as stated by attorney Goldstein, are separate. Depending on which judge is assigned the case, you may upon motion ask for...

Do I need to mail my motion?

You are required to serve notice to the opposing party, generally it's done (subject to your county's local rules) contemporaneously with the...

Can I see a template to modify divorce decree?

The problem with templates is that every case is unique. Too often I see pro se people walk into court and act shocked that their google document...

Agreed orders may be vacated only upon a showing that meets the standard applied to Section 2-1401 petitions, ie a meritorious defense or claim as...

I loaned an ex boyfriend $20,000. In the state of Illinois, it has to be under $10,000 to take him to court myself.

Well it has to be under $10,000 to go "small claims." Under $30,000 in Cook generally means you file in their civil division (presuming Cook is...

Can I talk to a lawyer myself about my friend

You can try, but ethically (In most cases) the only person the PD is allowed to disclose information to is the client.

My lawyer quoted me a flat rate and is now trying to bill for additional fees.

Each attorney has their own system. I follow "The Chicago Rule," which is I never start work without a written contract. It's a good policy in...

Many reasons, some private, some professional. Each attorney has his/her own checklist. I'll tell you my criteria: 1) Based on the facts and...