What are the consequences of my ex taking our child out of state.

The other attorney's are correct. This is something that you may need to go in on an emergency basis, meaning you see the judge same day. ...

My x-wife and I have joint custody of two children and I have sole custody of one child. How is child support figured?

Generally (operative word here), once the child reaches 18 he is an adult and your support level should drop to 28%. No custody order is needed,...

Arrears accrues 9% annual interest, so the amount doubles every 7 years when compounded. This is set out by Illinois statute, and there's nothing...

What is the legal term for a document that responds to a response?

Presuming it's a state case, we have a 615 motion to dismiss and a 619 (And technically a Motion for Summary Judgment, but I won't get into that). ...

I have a motion hearing for petition of removal

First, try contact Legal Aid, such as Cabrini Green Legal Aid. Removal is fact specific, and there's little that an online forum can assist with. ...

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Do I need a lawyer for a divorce?

As attorney's, we always love to say that "we are always" needed. That's part of our trade. In all honesty, if both of you are 100% in agreement...

How do we get an attorney off a court file?

Fire him, get someone else to sub in (Cook County has forms for this).

Can I take half of what in account and will he have to pay child support?

Until you file something in court, and the court gets jurisdiction over the issue - there is nothing a lawyer or judge can do for you. That...

They need a judgment first.

Vacating a judgment in Illinois is fact specific. In the long run, I have a good hunch he won't be able to dodge a support order - but pro se...