I need to modify visitation
In Illinois, visitation is a form of custody. To modify custody (presuming we've passed the 2-year threshold), you must file a petition and prove...
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In Illinois, visitation is a form of custody. To modify custody (presuming we've passed the 2-year threshold), you must file a petition and prove...
If he no-shows, you win by default. It's that easy.
Yes it can. You'll need to file a petition to transfer, if it's not opposed, it should be granted. Some counties charge fees for this, example Cook...
Sounds a bit fishy. An attorney is going to have to sit with you and look at the paper/money trail, who said what to who, when they said it, and...
Generally, unless a particular state has a statute to the contrary, you only get one bite at the apple.
Cook County Domestic is backlogged like no tomorrow, I imagine Peoria is no different. The support is usually backdated to the filing of the...
No. Based on the above, it looks like we have a classic case of "I'll do what I feel like regardless of what the court order states." Your Mom...
In Illinois, if you feel the judge's order it wrong, you MUST appeal it. No getting around it. So even if you feel his decision is way off base,...
Tell him to go pound sand. In Illinois, the only way he can successfully bring a modification after 2 years is (1) to show a SUBSTANTIAL change in...
You're overthinking this. He has moved an incredible distance away, and you rightfully so, are unsatisfied with the results. If you don't like...