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My brother, an attorney, has refused to share any information with my daughter and me regarding my mother's death. She should have had a substantial estate (over 500k) but he moved Mom 10 years ago to Colorado (Douglas Count) and I believe drained all of her accounts, he has filed Chaper 7 and... View More 
answered on Apr 16, 2018
You need to retain an attorney where she died.
The attorney will tell you the procedure for looking up what happened to her assets.
If an estate has not opened, you may be entitled to open it.
we pay her child support every 2 weeks and it just now went up bc he is at a highing paying job and she is asking for extra money for boots for him do we have to pay any extra
answered on Apr 16, 2018
The only obligation is under the court orders.
If it just says child support, then that is the total obligation.
He has had custody since she was 3. She has now developed depression and anxiety and often fighting with her father. He drinks and treats her like carp. She recently had to go to the ER with a black eye due to him restraining her in a fight they had. DCFS is investigating but from My understanding... View More
answered on Apr 15, 2018
Unless the DCFS takes her out of the home and places her with you, any change will have to be done by petitioning the court for a new parenting plan.
Before, it was called custody and visitation.
answered on Apr 14, 2018
There are standing trustees assigned to counties.
In large counties, there may be more than one trustee and one will be assigned from the list.
required to continue paying?
answered on Apr 14, 2018
If this is back child support, there must be a court order.
That court order continues.
The usual rule is that if you are behind, then when the current child support stops, withholding continues in the same amount until the arrearage is satisfied.
Even social security... View More
answered on Apr 12, 2018
If the estate has more than $600.00 in annual gross income, it has to file a 1041 income tax return.
His mother claims I have been deemed unfit by the state of Illinois and have none. I live in Missouri and need info on finding out my rights to my son
answered on Apr 12, 2018
First find out from court what orders besides child support have been entered.
If nothing, then you need to petition for modification to enter a parenting plan.
My mother and I have been estranged for years. She will not willingly give me all of the coins, savings bonds, etc. that were given to me as a child by my grandparents, aunts, and uncles, etc. How do I compel her to do so legally? I also have other property (collectibles in the form of Tonka... View More
answered on Apr 12, 2018
If you have proof, then you should sue her to recover the property.
There is a special kind of lawsuit for that.
My support order has a termination date of May 27. My son is 18 and was supposed to graduate at the end of May, but since he has to make up a class, he might end up going to summer school. Worst case is that he has to go back to high school part-time for the class from Sept-Jan. Do I have to... View More
answered on Apr 12, 2018
You only pay according to the court orders in effect.
Of course, the other parent could go back to court to ask for support to continue until he finishes high school or turns 19, whichever is earlier.
Property less than $50K. No real assets in IL. She lived with me.
answered on Apr 12, 2018
This is really an Indiana probate question.
Contact Indiana lawyer to find out what needs to be done.
Real estate is usually handled in whatever county it is located.
It may be that Indiana will require opening an estate in Illinois first.
answered on Apr 12, 2018
It doesn't matter who pays the child support.
But, it should be done properly to get credit.
Normally, it is paid through the SDU which keeps track.
I have temporay full rights to the kids but after a year my ex husband shows up the police let him break his op and take my kids because he filed an op on the kids behalf against me
answered on Apr 12, 2018
The police have to enforce court orders.
You will have a chance to fight his order of protection.
I was willed a ***house and yard*** from both of my grandparents when they died. My mother was willed that property to have until she dies, whereupon it falls to me. Yet, my mother is trying to give away that house and yard to others in the family behind my back in her will. Are my... View More
answered on Apr 11, 2018
You don't say what kind of property.
Usually a life estate involves real estate.
Am I eligible to get some type of child support I have 3 kids ages 19,21 and 22. All three were emancipated after they graduated high school. But 2 are going to college and the oldest is working a part time job. All 3 are living with me. My ex husband refuses to help with any expenses at this time.... View More
can I get child support for her
answered on Apr 7, 2018
You do not say if he is the father.
If he is, then you need to get a parentage order entered which will provide for child support, tax exemption, medical care responsibility, etc. In addition, a parenting plan will be entered.
answered on Apr 7, 2018
You do not say if there is parenting plan order.
If there is, then the police should help you enforce it.
If there isn't one, then one has to be entered which cannot be done until you are legally established as the father through a court order.
I'm the father of a 4 year old. I filed for cs against the mother of my child but no longer need those services as we have been coparenting just fine now. Can I change my request at the first hearing we have coming up or is it to late?
answered on Apr 6, 2018
There is no court order until the judge signs it.
Up to then, the parties can change their minds.
On matters to do with custody and support, the judge is not bound by the agreement of the parties.
answered on Apr 6, 2018
Check to see if the child support termination is self executing.
Double check with employer.
If not, retain an attorney to get it properly stopped so it doesn't continue to accumulate.
answered on Apr 5, 2018
No.
Because you either agreed to the parentage or did not contest it.
Anyway, there are only limited ways to bring up the subject in court in the first place.
Heirs asked to sign and notarize closing document to court saying full distribution has been made when only partial distribution has been made. Document also says heirs have agreed to all attorney charges which is not true. Estate attorney could not account for charges and had to make a 50%... View More
answered on Apr 4, 2018
Final accounting says what will happen to close estate.
If you are satisfied with final attorney fees, fine, otherwise you can ask court to rule on the fees.
Not unusual to have final accounting approved before disbursing the funds.
The receipts are then filed with the court.
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