You raise many issues in the email.
First, you have an attorney that is representing you. That is the starting point. From the email, it is clear that you have issues with the quality of that representation and there are some trust issues. You can fire an attorney at any time. This is your right. However, the person with the best knowledge of your case, is that attorney. An appointment to review the status of matters and to secure answers to your questions would be the first step. These problems may be as simple as an issue of lack of communication/understanding between you and your attorney.
It may also be that the answers are not acceptable and you elect to terminate that relationship. New counsel can be obtained through your local bar association as it would most likely have a lawyer's referral program. There may also be a pro bono project where you could find an attorney that would represent without fee. Also, since many of your complaints focus on the monies owed, there are two other options. Both local state attorney's offices and the Illinois Department of Public Aid (through the Attorney General's office) prosecute non-support claims. These are free legal services and you can contact the office in your area and may even be able to conduct a telephone appointment.
Finally, removal issues and guidelines vary from county to county in Illinois. These cases tend to be very fact specific and can also be expensive to litigate. As a result, a thorough understanding of the local burden of proof and how your situation stacks up to that burden of proof is needed. To truly address any attempt to relocate, you would definitely need to find an experienced attorney that deals with attempts of custodial parents seeking to relocated to another state.
Answered on Dec 30th, 2011 at 1:58 PM