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What is the name of your state? IL My divorce and about 10 years of post-divorce matters were in Texas. In May, my case was moved to Illinois. In Texas, unless there were specific restrictions in your order, it was ok to travel domestically. I've been told that in IL, unless there is...

What is the name of your state? IL My case was recently moved from Texas to Illinois (Cook County), and I am trying to make sense of the procedural differences. Is anyone familiar with Illinois? Here they have multiple appearances called "status" before you can file for a hearing. So far we...

What is the name of your state? Texas My ex gets 6 weeks of summer visitation. I am also supposed to be able to designate 21 days of uninterrupted posession after he designates his six weeks. The order states that "CP may designate 21 days beginning no earlier than the day after school is...

What is the name of your state? TX My daughter is to fly to visit her dad for spring break today. Yesterday, she wasn't feeling great but no fever. This morning, however, it is 102. I've called her dad to discuss this situation and left a message, but no response, and we have to leave for...

What is the name of your state? Texas My ex pays child support based upon an imputed income because the judge determined him to be under-employed. This has been the case for the last 6 years. I am wondering whether there is any hope of ever getting an increase in child support given this...

What is the name of your state? TX Two weeks ago I did mediation with my ex-husband about several issues that I want to modify. Mediation is required by my decree before I can file. Ex and I agreed on two issues. The mediator wrote up a memorandum and told us the agreement was binding, but he...

What is the name of your state? TX I want to file to modify visitation (not times/dates, but details of how and when DD gets there). My orders contain a mediation requirement, but ex is stating that he will not mediate. I've got his e-mail to this effect. Last time we were in court, a...

What is the name of your state? Texas My daughter flies to see her dad once a month. Our three year old orders set arrival and departure times based upon the airline schedules. Since then flight times have changed. I am required to get my daughter to the airport near her dad's home by 6:30, but...