Re-establishing visitation

If opposing counsel and/or your ex have stalled the proceeding, they have violated the "900 series" Rules of the Illinois Supreme Court promulgated...

What happens If the respondent is given 14 days to answer to an order and they don't do so by filing the answer with the clerk?

According to Marriage of Fahy, as long as your ex-husband shows up on the date of the hearing to contest your motions, his failure to file written...

Is it appropriate to ask for punitive damages from an Appellate Court?

The only thing resembling "damages" that an appellate court may award is sanctions against opposing counsel. You really have two avenues, each of...

What defines a void Judgement? Some are voidable. What makes it void?

A void judgment is a complete nullity from the time it is entered. It results from judicial decisions made without jurisdiction over person or...

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If you examine the bottom of your electronic page, you will find the following language: "Please note: Neither the Circuit Court of Cook County...

Being brought back to court for college of my son who is 22 and daughter who is 19.

Without a full review of your Judgment [with parenting and marital settlement agreements], it is impossible to give you a certain answer. ...

I pays the mortgage of our house (marital asset) including the down payment for the mortgage with my own money,

Hire an excellent attorney and you will get more than 50%.

I have 2 children I pay CS for. The oldest 18 finishing HS. How do I reduce the CS?

I respectfully disagree. Since you, ex & kids all reside in Illinois, you should petition to enroll the Kentucky judgment in the county your ex...

Am i liable if my husband owns his own business and is in the union but told them he isnt working?

In a divorce context (not that you raise it), your husband would be more prone to bear the brunt of his actions. The court would acknowledge your...

Can I ask for Court Costs in small claim case?

Yes. If it's not in your initial complaint, you must amend it and ask the judge for "leave" to do so.