Can I take my ex-wife to court for legal expenses?

Generally no. Only if there was a civil proceeding that was based on a bad faith pleading (Rule 137 and 750 ILCS 60/226). Or as I tell my...

What is a GAL? is says that on my child representation order?

Being pro se is not easy. Most of the time, you're just winging it, hoping the judge does something, anything. And often you wait for hours for...

How can I get Full legal rights over my son?

You can get a family court order for the passport, they (State department) will recognize one. However there's a process you have to undergo to...

What type of motion to file for ineffective divorce court order judgment?

"Ineffective final Divorce court order judgment?" Without knowing the context of the situation in question, impossible to answer. Motions to...

Can I re-open an order I agreed to 10 years ago for an arrearage amount of $45K for child support that I agreed to write off?

Generally no. Once the deal is done, it's generally iced in stone absent filing a 2-1401 pleading. And there's a 2-year time limit from the date...

Do I have domestic rights?

Illinois does not recognize common law marriage. Sorry.

Research how many pro se legal malpractice cases have succeeded in Illinois. Can you find one? Want to know why? Because in 99.9% of those...

First, until you retain a different lawyer, it is, what it is. If a PD's been assigned, that suggests you're facing a pleading to terminate your...

What is the best and most affordable country to adopt from as a single female?

You would have to check with the laws of said country. For Illinois adoptions, our state statute (750 ILCS 50/1 et seq.,) only addresses domestic...

Im on child support but I married her aren't the support supposed to stop,my kids are grown but they making me pay fofrom anothe

Per Illinois law, there is a legal presumption that any child born during the marriage (Since you're technically still married) are yours. To...