Changing my 10 year olds last name.

There's an appellate case that requires you prove by clear and convincing evidence that the name change is in the child's best interest. That...

What form is used to respond to motion to show cause in family court?

Although the county MIGHT have a fill in the blank petition for indirect civil contempt, in all likelihood, you must custom draft it like every...

How can I go visit family if my ex-boyfriend didn't sign the birth certificate and served me with papers?

You are correct, the JAG aren't very useful in these situations. If you were properly served, written in bold face on the summons will be...

The 25 miles applies to approval from the ex or judge per 609.2, that separate from parenting time. Distance is a statutory factor however, but it...

The guardianship issue is a separate case, you will do it in Probate Court. Once there's an adjudication, you can then ask for child support for...

What happens to the custody portion of divorce if I file bankruptcy?

Per Bankruptcy Statute, there is NO stay on custody/parenting time/child support/alimony (We call it maintenance in Illinois, no idea why). It...

You have the right to challenge the fees upon timely motion.

Can we access banks and investment, credit card information of his mom and his family business ?

Depends on what you're trying to do. My interpretation is that you're attempting to argue to the court either a fraudulent transfer, or a unity of...

How long will it take for my divorce to finalize if the other party is outside US and is not responding to any communication?

You can get a divorce through publication if all other efforts have been exhausted and the court is satisfied that it's the only way forward. Keep...

There is one exception to the rule that you are NOT responsible; and that's if there's a unity of interest in the income received. Example, you...