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Child Custody
Illinois
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You need one and the court may appoint one for your grandson, that you will have to pay for.
A motion to reset could be filed. But you or your lawyer must present it. If you have the money to hire a lawyer, you have the money to appear.... Read More
You hear wrong. Even though what you make is not relevant unless you are a HIGH earner, he is entitled to that information. But frankly if you make... Read More
Until a court says otherwise she has an equal right to custody of either or both children. If you believe your daughter is not being cared for... Read More
If you mean moved out of state, she had no right to do so. Simply giving her ex notice is not sufficient. She needed a court order or his written... Read More
No. The court has jurisdiction over your kids. You must obtain court approval before you can leave the state.
If there is a judicial or administrative finding that they are yours, and there most likely is one as there is a support order against you, you have... Read More
He is your son. The time to do anything has passed. Stop using the "" and love him as if he is your own. You have a court order saying so.
You can not change his name without involving his father. If he is on the birth certificate he is entitled to notice of any legal request to change... Read More
Let's start from the top. If he is no obligated to pay child support, he may not be entitled to visitation with the kids. If there is a court order... Read More
You can not make him do what he is unwilling to do. It may well be that his college contribution would be more than his child support payment.... Read More
If you are the biological father, who is he? If he is mother's husband, the presumption is that he is the dad. If you want parenting rights (as well... Read More
If you have sole custody you can legally move anywhere in the state. But you have to continue to comply with the visitation orders.
Your legal right is to demand mediation of the issue with your former husband. The joint custody agreement you signed is required to contain a... Read More
If no case has been filed, you can take your son anywhere you want. But then be prepared for him to file a divorce, seek custody and if filed within... Read More
He is not required to provide you with proof of his income unless there is an order that he do so. If there is not order that he do so, then you are... Read More
Unless she is disabled, she is an adult. As an adult you can not get guardianship of her. If she is disabled then a guardianship can be commenced.... Read More
No. The VAP controls. It is very difficult to vacate the VAP. The boyfriend is the father. Until a court rules otherwise, he is entitled to pay... Read More
Are you on the birth certificate? Did you sign a VAP? If the answer to those questions is no, then you first have to file an action to be declared... Read More
Typically mediators, in the past, have not mediated support issues. If you have sole custody of one minor child you are entitled to 20% of your ex's... Read More
Do Mom and kids live here? If they do and she is denying you time with your kids, you need to file a motion in the IL court which granted the... Read More
Failure to pay support is not a basis for terminating his rights.
You or your mother has to find him. There is no other method. A judgment is a piece of paper. You as the potential judgment creditor have to find... Read More
If you have true joint parenting, you and your ex are supposed to meet and attempt to work out new transportation arrangements. If you can not, then... Read More
He is barred from visitation by statute. He is obligated to pay support.