Prenup

Non-signatories to the Hague Convention will disagree. The last sentence is, well I'm going to be polite and say that a judge will get a chuckle...

My visiting daughter wants to stay and live with me

It'll depend on where the divorce or custody adjudication was entered. If it's Texas, you generally will need to file in Texas for a modification....

Need to know if i can get visitation rights to my grandson?

Presuming this will take place in Vermillion County, 4th District law controls. First, the right of visitation rests in 750 ILCS 5/607(a-3)(and...

Legally, if I and my childs father were never married, I am the parent considered to have sole custody of her, correct?

Your question is unclear. You stated he has visitation rights, that tells me there's already a court order declaring you the custodial parent. The...

None of those factors are going to get you released from support. First, you must be current. If there's any arrearage, that must be paid - and...

My ex filed for bankrupcy. My child will be 18 and out of high school next month. Can I stop my child support payments?

Depends. Are you past due on ANY amount? If so, you need to clear that too. Once the child is 18, and absent anything unique required by your...

Is it illegal, in IL, for a parent and child to work together if the parent is a manager and the child is under him/her?

Welcome to Illinois.

My spouse and I are estranged. We live in different states, but he lives in the state we were married. Where do I file divorce?

If you've resided in Illinois for 6 months, generally you can. Presuming he has no interest in showing up to court in Cook, you'll need to make...

Is a class 4 felony appropriate for $150 damage to a jail sprinkler head?

Illinois criminal law uses "enhancers" to determine both the charge & penalty, our current DUI laws do this with a vengence. I can't comment on...

What are acceptable daycare expenses post divorce? is it only between 7:00AM - 6:00PM so the custodial parent can work?

It's impossible to answer this without reading the case-file. Custody agreements are fact specific, along with other caselaw/district nuances. Talk...