How do I adopt my wifes kids,

He didn't sign over his rights, he can't, least not yet. What happens is, presuming he's not objecting, you file w/ your wife, a petition to...

Does the attorney I contact for my child support case need to be in the county where the case was filed?

Basically any attorney that services the needed county. Call around and see, but certainly safest to start in the county the matter is pending in. ...

What is my next move so ill be ready for court and hopefully take my daughter home?

A 615 or 619 attacks a defects in her paperwork, and honestly, when it comes to a petition for an order of protection, a defect will only be there...

Opposing party filed "reply to Def's affirmative defenses". Is it subject to my response ?

If it's small claims, depending on which Illinois county, you often need leave of court to conduct certain types of discovery. Discovery...

I just found out i have a lien on my home by a contractor that i fired

Timing, and so if the perfection of notice (ie, was it properly served). Generally, and I say this because I don't have all the facts, but...

I 'm in the middle of a divorce, My wife waived all rights to my 2 Government pensions can she still receive maintenance from?

Just so you understand WHY other's have said, talk to your lawyer, is that iARDC rules bar us from advising people (or really doing anything) who...

Is there a certain amount of child support arrears that a person has to pay back to get their driver's license reinstated?

As the other's have correctly said, you generally have to cut a deal w/ mom or (most likely because rarely does a private party move for...

WFA is legit, we all use them. They will only work w/ lawyers however, not pro se. Likely nothing to worry about.

Chances of Winning Custody?

Any lawyer that predicts an outcome based on one paragraph is lying to get paid. Regretfully, "house odds" require at a minimum, a consult. ...

Am I liable for my wife's medical bills in Illinois if we are separated?

Directly to them, probably not (Unless that had some type of contract w/ you). But judge can make you reimburse wife, facts depending. Talk to a...