Can the father of my child get custody if theres a restraining on him? He threatened to kill her. Can i go for full custody

The OP will be consolidated with the parentage case. The court can modify the OP per 750 ILCS 60/224(b) as it relates to parenting time/decision...

Can a hearing in family court proceed if the opposing attorney calls in sick...again

If it's a Cook County case, it depends on who the judge is. Some are strict as heck, others not so much. Raise this question with your attorney,...

How do I get my daughter from my foster mom legally if i never signed over my rights and DCFS closed my case years ago.

There's a lot of info we'd need, that isn't listed in your question. However, the threshold issue, which isn't answered, is whether there was an...

What should I do if the respondent no longer lives at the most recent address I have to be served custody papers?

If there's already an open "F" case (I'm presuming this is Kankakee County), it may not be too much of an issue. The parentage judges down there...

What motions can I file?

Odds are you don't need to file anything. The judge is not going to let the divorce go to prove-up until she or he sees the affidavit of service...

Should a subpoena be filed in a Cook County divorce?

In most situations, the subpoena is filed with the court. In family law, we subpoena, a lot. That's because in most contested divorce cases, one...

It's also possible the $28k is from what wasn't paid from 09-11 due to interest (9% per year). In Will County you can get a certified accounting...

What happens if my wife doesn't sign the divorce or custody papers? Do I still have to follow the visitation that's stated?

If a default was granted, you don't need her signature - judge will do it all automatically. Just make sure, and I say this with tears in my eyes,...

I was not home and the sheriff's gave my 14 year old daughter and 9 year old nephew a summons for me. Is that legal?

Anyone living at the residence 13 and over can count. Likely the sheriff was smart to ask the age before handing the paperwork over.

Will I still need to extend my order of protection?

Sorry this happened. In some situations, OP's can be extended upon court order. However you'll want to talk to a family law attorney (And...