What if I got an incident date wrong on my petition for an order of protection?

Don't worry about being off by one day. The judge will be more interested in the details of the harassment than if you made an innocent mistake...

Dissipation Date of Claim

If your case was filed after January 1, 2013, there are new rules regarding how far back the court can look back on dissipation claims. ...

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You need to review the terms of your judgment of dissolution of marriage and see if the agreement deals with this type of situation. If your...

Family law ques about extending visitation and associated costs?

In addition to Ms Raddatz's wise and practical advice, if you cannot come to an agreement, you could file a petition on your own to seek...

How is child support calculated when his income is primarily commission based (mortgage banker)?

Have you served him with a request for production of documents? Has he filled out a new financial statement? Has your attorney subpoenaed his...

What are his visitation rights if any? Can he be ordered to pay back child support?

In a parentage case, you can seek an award of retroactive child support. You will need to file a complaint to establish the father-child...

Spouse states he wants a collaborative divorce. We still live in same house. He is extremely uncooperative at home.Will this wor

Simply stated. No. In his mind, you are the problem. He's a bully and it will be an exercise in futility that will lead no where good. His...

I am a stay at home mom and cannot afford a divorce. What should I do?

As Ms. Raddatz and both simultaneously answered, go downtown tomorrow and get an order of protection. Don't worry about the proof--great, but not...

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Tomorrow, go to 555 W Harrison near downtown to have an emergency petition for order of protection prepared and entered by the court. Given the...

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My four year old son was dropped off today with fading criss-crossed bruises and welts on the back of his leg. What do I do?

Take pictures of your son's injuries; bring your son to the doctor to analyze his leg. Get another OP and take temporary custody of kids. Your...

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