Once he was transferred from the Whiteside County Jail in Morrison, IL to Menard his visitation rights expired. He asked me, a pastor, what he would need to do to get them reinstated at his new location.
If the prior visitation order was granted by an Illinois court, he'll need to have an attorney file a request to modify parenting time in the circuit court for the county that issued the prior order. He could file it himself, but he'll have a problem attending court hearings and will need a... Read more »
This is a question you'll have to ask the school, since they are the only ones that know the answer.
can I petition the court to compel my ex to limit our child's screen time, feed him nutritious foods, and discipline our son?
If you believe that your former spouse is not acting in the best interest of your son, as abusing or neglecting him, you can petition the court for relief.
She hasn't done it yet, but she talks about it all the time. Like, when she got into a fight with my younger sister (not physical) and she said she has to leave pur house before she "lays hands" on one of us (me, and my younger siblings). I am just asking to make sure what to do when that time does... Read more »
She is not likely to go to jail for a first offense, though if she causes serious injury it's possible.
If he is not obeying the court to pay his 50% share, you will need to petition the court for relief. File a Petition for Rule to Show Cause for a finding of contempt. Make sure that you have obeyed the court order as far as tendering him receipts, etc.
My wife and I have guardianship of our grandson. In order to move him out of Illinois I have to petition the court. Our Attorney want $750 to file this. He has already used up the $2000 retainer fee to get the father to pay child support. (which has gone nowhere, and we have seen $0 from him), and... Read more »
Yes. You can represent yourself in court in regards to a petition to remove the minor child from the state. Before you do so, ask your attorney to withdraw from the case.
Ive paid over 8k. I have nothing left
Yes. Chapter 7 could wipe it out.
If he's 19 he is legally an adult. He can either give his permission to the hospital to communicate with you or, if he is no longer competent to make his own decisions, you can ask a court to appoint you as his guardian since he would be considered a disabled adult.
Family Law question. We were granted by the court permission to move 60 miles away, still in Illinois, but right on the border of Wisconsin. We would like to move about 15 miles from our current residence right over the border to Wisconsin. From what I understand I do not need permission from the... Read more »
I am not sure who you mean when you say "we" were granted permission by the court to move 60 miles away. You need to indicate where the other parent resides.
A non married couple, no longer reside together and have a baby together. If they were to seek joint custody, would either of them, legally, be able to keep the baby and not return him? Thank you.
In Illinois, the father would have to establish paternity. When joint custody is awarded, there would also be an order for a parenting plan. The parenting plan would specify visitation times for both parents. Neither parent would be able to keep the baby from the other.
Indiana. I live n Chgo. They told me I couldn't cuz my name wasn't on lease. How do I get his possessions
This is a question to ask an attorney licensed to practice in Indiana, not Illinois.
I no longer live with him. If I file for full custody and he doesn’t show up for court. Will I be granted custody ?
If you and the child are in Alabama, you should be asking a lawyer licensed to practice law there, not an Illinois lawyer.
I filed a petition with the court to relocate but I haven't gotten a date for a hearing. I feel as though I'm being held hostage by the state of Illinois. If he's not complying to the parenting plan (he doesn't see them, call them or pay child support) why do my boys and I have to remain where we... Read more »
Did you present your motion to the court?
The court should have entered an order setting the tentative schedule.
The court doesn't give you a first court date without you asking for it.
So after he said no, I filed a petition with the court. I haven't gotten any response from the court at all. School has started and it will be better all the way around if we moved. What can I do, if anything, to speed up the judge to get a court date? What will happen if I just moved without... Read more »
You will not get a response from the court without having a trial.
You have to present your motion to the court by scheduling it per the clerk's instructions.
The court will then set a briefing schedule and set the matter for hearing.
The rules of evidence are complicated... Read more »
I'm responsible for enrolling our children in school and paying the fees. My ex is sending me repeated messages that I did not involve them in the process(?). The children picked out their classes prior to the end of the school year and I sent that info to my ex months ago. One child was... Read more »
As long as you complied with the court order, there should be no issues with your actions that you described.
My child’s mother and I got into an argument after having a few drinks. The situation escalated quickly and I didn’t want my son exposed to it unnecessarily. At first my son’s mother agreed to let me take our son with me to my parent’s home. I called my sister for a ride. When I began to... Read more »
You need to file a Petition to Establish Paternity. Obviously you both should not be drinking in the presence of the child as it caused you both to not have very good judgment. In court you will be able to establish custody and set a parenting schedule.
When we went to court the mother disputed asking why she can't pick him up from school, this was to modify her Wednesday visitation she has visitation from Wednesday 10am until Thursday 8am. We have another Court date Monday for a hearing. Is there a motion I can file for her to produce her work... Read more »
You need to file a Notice to Produce and ask her to produce her work schedule. As far as the pick schedule from school, you are very unclear as to what is actually happening so it is difficult to respond to your question.
He is 12
Unless you have a custody judgment in Illinois, any court case will have to be in Nevada.
Diplomacy is easier than court. Would the mother be amenable to a conversation? I would start there first.
Good luck!
I was diagnosed with OCD my first year of medical school. I failed three classes my first semester and the school told me to take time off and come back the next year. I came back and passed two semesters but then failed another class the semester after that. Once again, they told me to take time... Read more »
This is a question to ask an attorney licensed to practice in Indiana, not Illinois.
My daughter had a last name change because her mom put the wrong man down as my daughter Father's so she changed her last name with out my consent and my name is still not on my daughter's birth certificate, does that make me the father of this child and could the mom be in trouble for not getting... Read more »
Assuming you are not married to the mother, the name on the birth certificate does not determine whether you are the legal father.
To be the legal father, if you are not married to the mother, one these things has to happen:
- A judge signs an order saying you are the father;... Read more »
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