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answered on Jul 29, 2017
Of course. Consult an attorney immediately as there are strict time limits to this kind of case. If you call my office I will answer any questions you may want to ask, free of charge.
My ex wife does not provide any support to my daughters boyfriends parents
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answered on Jun 29, 2017
Before taking any self-help action and terminating child support payments on your own, you should first consult an attorney who will review the situation as well as the current child support order. I have handled cases similar to yours, and what happens is there will need to be a motion filed to... View More 
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answered on May 26, 2017
Potentially both. It is impossible to address all possible circumstances where liability might be imposed without more information than what you have provided. You should consult an attorney immediately in order to protect and preserve your rights. There are strict time limits governing suits for... View More
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answered on May 21, 2017
The union is not a party to the dissolution of marriage and therefore cannot be ordered by the court to accept a QDRO. Most employers and other organizations if requested to do so will provide guidelines dealing with QDRO forms they will find acceptable. Your attorney will assist you in drafting a... View More
She is cussed and slapped by the one that she wishes not to see this has been seen by other people
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answered on May 15, 2017
The short answer is no. As long as the court order is in effect, all parties must comply. The solution may be to file what's called a "Petition to Modify Allocation of Parental Responsibilities." Consult a lawyer for details on how to go about doing that in your particular case.... View More
My stepdaughters BIRTHMOTHER has not seen or spoken to her in 7 years. I have been the active mother in the relationship. She calls me mom, shes under my insurance and ive financially and emotionally supported her since the day I met her. Her BIRTHMOTHER has been taken to court and my husband has... View More
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answered on May 14, 2017
Yours sounds like a fairly straightforward stepparent adoption matter. Adoption is an important legal step and should only be handled by an attorney practicing in your area. I would discourage you from DIY.
After having an affair, the women I had an affair with is pregnant. I'm trying to save my marriage and family and want nothing to do with this child. Would like to have no contact from the mother of the child as well.
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answered on May 11, 2017
You cannot voluntarily relinquish your parental rights in Illinois unless you consent to adoption by another party and the court terminates your parental rights. However, at this point it is premature to determine whether in fact you are the father. If the child is born alive, paternity may easily... View More
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answered on May 5, 2017
You have asked an important and potentially complicated question. Before answering any further, I must tell you that there are strict time limits for filing any wrongful death case. For that reason, you should talk to a lawyer immediately in order to protect and preserve your rights. Having said... View More
MY EX GOT 2 DUI IN LAST 4 MONTHS AND HAS CUSTODY OF OUR 2 MINOR CHILDREN . CAN I GET CUSTODY
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answered on May 2, 2017
Certainly the fact that your ex-spouse has caught two DUI's in 4 months is an important consideration in a potential change of custody case. It is a warning sign, particularly if the children were exposed to danger. The court will weigh all the substantial changes in circumstances as they bear... View More
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answered on May 2, 2017
File a motion to modify child support IMMEDIATELY. You should have a lawyer do this for you. The court generally will not terminate your child support obligations retroactively any earlier than the date you file the motion. If the mother has any income or assets, you should ask the court to impose... View More
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answered on May 1, 2017
It is discretionary with the prosecutor whether to petition to revoke your court supervision. Their decision will depend on a number of factors, including the original charge for which you received court supervision, whether you complied with all the conditions of court supervision (fines, classes,... View More
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answered on May 1, 2017
Generally speaking, Illinois courts will not award child support retroactively (so-called "back child support") earlier than that date the application was filed and notice given to the other party. However, you should request retroactivity in your pleading. The court has the equitable... View More
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answered on May 1, 2017
Illinois utilized a point system with regard to traffic tickets. Currently, the Illinois Secretary of State's office assigns twenty points for EACH disobeying a stop sign violation where you are convicted of the offense. It does not matter that all your tickets were received on the same day if... View More
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answered on Apr 29, 2017
Under current Illinois statutes, driving under the influence of marijuana requires blood levels of five or more nanograms of THC or a saliva test measuring ten or more nanograms of THC. Trace amounts no longer constitute "positive" test results. Your stepson should just wait for the lab... View More
My ex-wife and I have joint custody of our 3 children. We live about 8 blocks from each other and get along fairly well. She told the children yesterday that if they tried to walk from her house to mine that she would call the police and declare them a runaway.
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answered on Apr 29, 2017
Sounds to me as though you might have grounds for challenging and modifying the current joint custodial arrangement, especially of your ex-spouse is engaging in other threatening and intimidating behavior toward the children. I am assuming your ex-spouse is losing control of the children for her to... View More
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