Who gets first consideration in child support?

We follow a "First in time" rule, so the first order entered gets the first cut, then the second order takes a percentage of what's remaining for...

My ex has withheld visitation for a total of over 246 days in the last four years.

You can only file a rule to show cause IF there's a court order granting you parenting time. And since you're going pro se, you can't be awarded...

Who is going to pay for the polygraph exam? That aside, polygraphs are generally inadmissible, and doubtful it would assist the trier of fact....

What can I do about my child's father who is spitefully not letting me see my son?

We'd need more information. It sounds like he currently has possession of the child through a DCFS placement. Is this the case? Repost your...

In the state of Illinois, can I use audio recordings in a child custody case?

Will the audio serve ANY useful purpose for determining what is in the child's "best interest" as set out in 750 ILCS 5/601 et. seq? To answer...

Am I entitled to any part of my tax refund if I owe back child support?

If there's an arrears, and it's through the IV-D system; then depending on how much you owe, they can (and do) intercept it. If you take steps to...

How do I file taxes without a w2 or 1099?

Schedule C.

Father illegal immigrant and felon can he get custody?

Can he get it, sure. Will he? That depends on the facts. In Illinois, during a custody petition, the court generally conducts an investigation...

Is my husband required by Illinois State law to pay 1/3 of his daughter's college tuition?

I'm presuming you're divorced. Because if you're not divorced, he's under zero obligation. If he hasn't filed anything, then the wording of...

What should I do if my ex violates a court order to refinance and remove me from the mortgage?

If she DIDN'T make an attempt (Which I feel is the most critical fact, given the stated terms), then you can either 1) ask her too, or 2) file a...