I live in IL, my ex lives AR. For custody issues, do I need a lawyer that is licensed in both states?

Presuming the initial custody determination was properly made in Illinois, your need is for an attorney licensed in Illinois. However, given...

My ex and I were never married, but she has custody of our son and wants to move to Texas with our son.

If you have the time and legal confidence, you can accomplish this yourself. Expect, however, having to prosecute an action that while plain in...

Unlawful visitation interference

You can do in by way of "petition for rule to show cause" as well as pursuant to Section 607.1 of the IMDMA; both can be granted, unless the relief...

I am ready to leave my verbally abusive husband. I have a house to rent for me and my 2 sons. Is it illegal for me to move out?

There is an asterisk regarding the answers provided on you moving out of the marital home. Once the divorce process begins, there are several...

Found out my 8 year old daughter's father was arrested for DUI, blowing a red light, and obstruction.

The challenge is NOT in obtaining the material/information. You can do so under freedom of information act or pursuant to a subpoena. The police...

Motion to Reconsider denied in Family Court - anything else I can do?

Your move is to appeal. The motion to reconsider can only be granted if you present facts that were unavailable during prior hearing OR if...

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Can a child support lawyer help me?

You can file a motion to vacate/modify/reconsider. More detail is necessary to project the likelyhood and scope of relief. You should take...

You can absolutely void an MSA that is older than 2 years, so long as certain conditions are met. First, you can do so if it can be shown that...

Motion to dismiss fictitious back child support.

I presume that what has been filed against you is a petition for the show cause. If that is indeed accurate, I respectfully take exception with...

My wife's boyfriend has been physically abusing my son. I took him and my daughter to make a police report.

You have been misinformed as to the law, plain and simple. A "no contact stocking order" requires TWO (not 3) or more instances of improper...