What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? illinios, my husband and i were in a car accident he died in the accident, he had a life insurance policy from his employer, his childs mother, sued for the money in probate court the judge ordered, the entire amount, i'm his wife and i was not awarded anything, How can the judge award back child support, furture child support and college tuition, the child receives social security wouldn't the be considered furture child support, i need to know if there is a way i can appeal the judges decision and get another attorney to represent me. i got this lawyer through a family friend when i was in the hospital recovering from the accident