What is the time line for filing a notice of appeal in Cook County, Illinois?

Contact the Appellate Lawyers Association - appeals are unique animals. You have 30 days to file the notice, the briefs are due later. ...

I wasn't trying to step on anyones toes Mr.Brinkmeier. I want to know if my son can beat this charge because of tampering , but

Brinkmeier isn't being rude, he's doing you a favor. Let me walk you through why: 1) A normal intake can run 1-2 hours - this is where we get...

My ex works for cash to get out of paying $114 a week in support. If I ask for jail time, could I be granted such order?

Don't know. I'm presuming when you say "letter to the judge" you mean you filed a 511 with the clerk of courts. Otherwise it's an ex parte letter...

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In Illinois, when using simplified dissolution of marriage procedure, is it a big offense to misstate the length of separation?

This isn't a huge deal, most judge's just dry-dock the case until you meet the 6 month minimum. Just tell the judge the truth, it's not a deal...

Without an order, and having sole custody, can I refuse visitation if it harms my other children?

The argument can be made, ultimately it's up to the judge however. 750 ILCS 607 covers visitation, unless you can prove that the father is a...

Can back child support be awarded?

Child support can only be backdated to the date the petition for support was filed (Presuming it was granted). Ergo, if there's no order out...

I am in the process of a divorce. My soon to be ex-wife won't let me see my child. What rights do I have?

Until you file a petition and ask the court to do something, zero.

How can I get my ex to stop allowing our child to sleep in her bed?

Aside from a custody modification petition, no. Why? Because joint custody allows both parents equal say in how to raise the children. They...

What can i do to get more visitation?

In terms of visitation, file a 607c. There is no "Fill in the blank form" for this, you'll have to draft it personally or hire an attorney to do...

You're going to have to man up and talk to your wife. Based on the above, your issue is not a candidate for an order of protection under Illinois...