I live in IL.Daughter is wanting to go to a college that cost more than i can afford and my ex-wife thinks i have to pay half.

Yes. First look to your divorce/custody judgment to see what, if any, specific provisions exist. If it's silent or unclear, then take your...

Will my order of protection terminate at next court date?

The judge is winking at you, he/she is saying "File a Cross Petition" ASAP. It will keep the divorce moving forward, and allow you to be protected...

Do I need the biological father present?

He has to be given notice.

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Can the mother of my child deny me from seeing my daughter & take her out of state without my consent and use her on the taxes?

You may need to talk to a New York attorney to see what, if anything, you can do. Venue follows the child, UNLESS there's a case in Illinois that...

My ex-boyfriend needed a vehicle he did not have good credit. So I traded in mine and got him one. How do I get it back?

Repletion Petition.

Can I recieve arrears for a 21 year old?

Too late on Child Support. You never asked the court, she's over 18, and that's that. You BARELY have enough time left to ask for college...

What to do? Police refuse to enforce Order of Protection

We'd have to see what's going on in your court file. You say an OP was entered and served - what is important (and often times confused) is...

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Our 38yr. son, with autism, has lived with my husband and I since birth. How do I go about being his legal guardian?

Guardianship in Illinois is a probate procedure, so you have to file a "Petition for Guardianship of an Adult" in the county where 1) he resides or...

A petition for Indirect Civil Contempt, otherwise called a Rule to Show Cause. Use a 216 request to get the records admitted (Otherwise it's...

What are the reasons why a lawyer requests a different judge??!

SOJ'ing out is a right that BOTH parties have in a case - so long as there's been no substantial ruling on the matter. He doesn't need a reason,...