Fathers have NO rights we cant even speak if so face contempt ?? this is beyond redicolus.

In just about every county, you have to file financial disclosures with any 510 petition (Support modification). This includes pay stubs, tax...

I had been living with someone for 10 yrs. We broke up but still saw each other. We now live in separate cities. My question,

If you continue to sit on your rights, you will be out of luck. If you go to court, he'll claim it was a gift and point to the fact that you've...

My landlord filed an order of protection against me.

This is one of those issues where an attorney would need all the facts (interviews, a glance at the police report, et al.,) in order to point you...

I have court tomorrow for visitation for my son and need info...PLEASE HELP.

You just stated you have an attorney. Asking us for second opinions based on 1 paragraph on AVVO is a recipe for a trainwreck. We can't second...

What can one get in a short-term marriage in IL in a default judgement?

We'd need to know how he was served. If it was via publication, all the spouse can get is a the divorce - the other issues are not decided by the...

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My tenant is behind on rent and will not return calls and isn't in her shop. Can I change the locks until she pays?

Nope, do it yourself evictions are not allowed in Illinois. You'll need to file a forcible entry & detainer - sucks I know, but that's the law.

Sounds like you've already been served, and she's been in Illinois long enough to petition for dissolution, and you were married in Illinois. ...

She can get divorced, but you are correct that if Illinois cannot get personal jurisdiction over you, it will be a divorce only. In these...

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How do I PROVE that my ex is not paying portions of his support (child care expenses) so I can bring him on contempt charges?

Agreed. If you or your child(ren) receive public aid, you can petition DHS to prosecute these for free. Let them do the leg work if you can't,...

Can someone explain the difference between a "withholding notice", "support order", and my certified copy of my divorce?

That's going to be your 505 order. It will state both a percentage and a specific amount. Look at your decree for guidance.