What rights do we have when it comes to involvement from DCFS. It seems like the trump the law and protect no one!

Unfortunately DCFS does have wide latitude and authority. They can order your boyfriend to live in a different location and not be around the...

This question demonstrates why it is so important to have a competent family law attorney. The Illinois Child Support Statutes say that only...

Divorce meeting tomorrrow, laywer possibly screwing mom over! Help!

I am not licensed in your state, but in Illinois settlement negotiations are not allowed to be entered into evidence in court. Therefore a lot of...

I live in Illinois.. I have a 15 year old and 9 year old.. Their dad has custody of them.. Can he move them 6 hour's away?

Is this moving out of the State of Illinois? if it is moving out of the State of Illinois then 750 ILCS 5/609 applies and the party seeking to...

Need a pro bono divorce attorney since I have low income. how can i find?

Very few attorney will represent people pro bono in the divorce area. I do know that Land of Lincoln Legal Aid Foundation will occasionally...

In Illinois, how do I get a copy of my ex's tax return?

You need to hire an experienced family law attorney -- they might require you to come up with a retainer, but if he makes what you seem to indicate...

My 14 year old daughter and her father are ignoring our schedule. I have sole custody. He has visitation. Should I go to court?

This is a very difficult subject and a very difficult time for your daughter. A court will listen to a child of that age, but might not decide that...

Can I petition the court to have custodial custody of my 7 year old son?.

In Illinois, an intra state move does not require the approval of the court or the other parent. A move of a long distance though will effect...

I've petitioned pro se to modify child support. Change in custodial parent. What can I expect at the 1st hearing?

I do strongly advise you to hire a lawyer -- the rules of evidence can be confusing and difficult. You would not want to have a "slam dunk" go by...

I have not received child support in a year. What can I do since I cannot afford an attorney?

You may need to hire a private attorney to represent you. Unfortunately sometimes the child support system gets bogged down and the child support...