Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

My mother have custody of my kids for 5 yrs now. I pay child support. Now I want my kids back but she don't want to give mr custody . What procedure do I take to get them back?


Asked on 12/02/09, 10:22 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jonathan Shimberg Shimberg and Crohn, P.C.

You do not indicate how she obtained custody of the children. Was it through a guardianship proceeding or through a divorce case, or through a custody proceeding. Each has its own path to seek a change in custody. in each, however, you have to file a motion seeking a change in custody. The difference is the standard you need to meet to show why custody should change.

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Answered on 12/07/09, 3:20 pm


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