There are some things missing from this question. When you filed your case, you should have received a case number from the clerk of court. If you filed in December and have not taken action, you are probably going to have to refile the case.

Parties can agree to modify parenting time without a court order. Parties cannot modify child support orders without a judge signing an order. If the goal is to modify parenting time, the parties can agree and they should put any agreement in writing.

If the child lived with mom, dad would... View More

It may not be abuse, but it certainly is a basis for you to seek a modification of your financial responsibility. Given the facts that you have presented here, I believe a judge would not hold you responsible for 50% Or any other amount if you file a timely motion. You might also consider filing a... View More

You will not lose your children based upon your health as stated in this question. A change in custody does not happen without a significant change in circumstances. I judge can consider everything reasonable but based upon what you have stated in this question it is highly unlikely that you will... View More

Your child can move in with you if both you and your ex agree. Your child cannot “decide” where to live. You and the other parent can agree, but it is best to put any modification agreement in writing. Even better would be to submit the modification to the judge to sign. There are some other... View More

Did you have a lawyer at the time of the divorce? That would be a good place to start. Otherwise, you should look for someone close to you that can review your documents and try to sort things out. It is hard to say what is "right" or "wrong" without looking at the relevant... View More

If one of the parties lives in Illinois, a divorce can be completed in Illinois. I recommend that you look for a lawyer close to you, or if you are interested in doing it yourself you can use the Supreme Court Approved Forms. You can google search "Illinois Supreme Court Approve Forms for Divorce."

Based on your question, there is no way to know if the house was ever transferred into both parties' names. If this situation is for you or someone you care about, there are some critical facts needed before an attorney could help you without simply guessing some critical facts. It would be... View More

This is a bit confusing, but legal fees in a divorce can be awarded by the court. If one side has money for a lawyer, the other side should be entitled to get a lawyer. May be best to have your daughter speak with her attorney about this and be clear where the money came from. Her attorney should... View More

It is possible. The judge will look at the whole picture before making such a big decision.

Yes

Yes.

Not likely.

"Pressing charges" usually refers to a criminal matter and that decision belongs to your County State's Attorney. Hard to tell what happened with the facts presented, but you may need to call the police if an unauthorized person took your child. If you have an attorney, please make... View More

If you are speaking with him, do you know where he works or hangs out? If so, a process server with experience might be able to find him and serve him, which will save you the hassle of service by publication.

Yes. An agreement is not really "final" until the judge approves of the agreement and signs it. Even if the parties agree on "everything," the judge has the authority to not enter the agreement in rare cases. Without knowing more, it is hard to tell. You should each have... View More

You may have to pay maintenance, but maintenance is not guaranteed. In order to give a better answer, an attorney would need more facts. I suggest that you look for some local attorneys and consult with a few. Some may offer no cost consultations and others charge. Find someone that works best for... View More

If this happened recently and you believe that your spouse still has some of the money, you can ask the Court to issue a temporary restraining order to prevent your spouse from spending it. If the money is gone, then the Court will likely consider it when dividing the debts and assets that are... View More

Yes, you can go to court without a lawyer. You may want to look into limited scope representation, or try to seek out more information at a law library close to you. Very difficult to give a true answer without knowing more. A small investment with an attorney may help more than you realize. Best... View More

Ask using Interrogatories. If you believe that he has a safe deposit box at "XYZ Bank" a subpoena can be sent to the bank to confirm. You will need the court's permission to send a subpoena without an attorney.