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My husband has summoned me for a dna/parternity test as well as custody for our son. We had our son prior to our marriage, and he is not listed on the birth certificate. My son and I fled from Illinois for our safety, and my mother said a sheriff came to her house to give her summons for me, even... View More 
answered on Jul 20, 2019
You should hire a lawyer to file a motion to quash service.
this case has been going on since 2003 child support
answered on Jul 17, 2019
That there are no motions or petitions that the court needs to decide.
If you want the judge to decide an issue you need to file a motion or petition.
First, this is part of a proposed temporary parenting agreement in lieu of a final order. However, the Petitioner has been withholding the child from the Respondent for over a year in the absence of orders, and has justified this with a list of entirely false but severe allegations. That said, the... View More
answered on Jul 15, 2019
What's the basis of the request? Under what condition does this requirement ever end?
A never-ending baseless DL requirement is dracanion and unreasonable.
My husband never missed a month of voluntary child support in the past 5 years and the DHS is trying to force the father (my husband) into getting it court ordered. Refusing us services even though we are low income. We are friends with the mother and share the kids equally. We even help her... View More
answered on Jul 12, 2019
Yes, they can. But if you can get a judge to enter a nominal agreed court order it may work to alleviate the issue. Contact a lawyer to discuss.
The first attempt was June 26th Is there alternative method of serving somone when you know for sure it’s hard to find them gone when they travel for 2-3 months at a time. I have the lawyer a schedule for the Sherrifs but his schedule can change often and vary.
answered on Jul 11, 2019
Hi! In Cook County, I believe they only promise one attempt.
You should serve the other party via special process server. It will be more effective and flexible.
He is mentally abusive
answered on Jul 3, 2019
You have some legal options.
Contact an attorney for more personalized advice.
I got divorced in 10/18 me and my ex wife have 50/50 custody my child support order signed by the judge with a diff amount. I received a letter from child support last week saying I owe 3x more a mon now which I dont understand and it shows it is from the old child support case from 2009 when me... View More
answered on Jul 3, 2019
The state child support agency is notorious for mismanaging child support accounts.
I wish I had better advice, but you may have to hire a law firm to work their way through the bureaucracy.
It's a broken system.
Best of luck.
He quit claim on 3 properties over a yr & I just started getting the full rent from 1 property. He stays on one apartment on 2nd property & wont move out & keeping $2000 rentals from the 3rd property.
answered on Jul 3, 2019
Your options are entirely dependent on the language in your judgment.
If he is violating the judgment you can sue him within the same case for enforcement.
You might be entitled to attorneys fees as well.
Contact a lawyer for personalized advice.
The house has equity but the womens help group tells her to let it go in foreclosure then they will help her out she is mad that i dont have a job but she does not want to get one herself or drop out of school she is ranking up crt crd bills and i dont know those crs are in her name not sure what... View More
answered on Jul 3, 2019
There's some important steps you need to take to make sure you have the strongest case possible.
Child support is based on a formula and she doesn't get maintenance just for asking.
If your house has equity, then foreclosure might not be the best option.
Contact... View More
answered on Jul 4, 2019
Possibly by agreement of the mother, but only if the court ok's the agreement as well.
What if my husband doesn't pay the fees when I don't have the money to cover attorney fees.
answered on Jul 3, 2019
The cost of a divorce ranges from $2000-$15000 on average.
Many people either finance the divorce with credit or get help from family/friends.
If your husband has money your attorney may be able to get you reimbursed by filing a motion.
Contact an attorney for more personalized advice.
I have been married for 18 years in 2000 Aug. I have two kids ages 14 yrs, 9 yrs. We were married in India and are US citizens now. I have been homemaker for most of time I was married. I tried part time work but gave up due to health issues and to take care of kids. I am not sure how I can afford... View More
answered on Jul 3, 2019
What's your husband's income?
Do you have equity in your home?
The answer to those two questions will determine whether you need a pro Bono lawyer.
appearance was set for late November 2019.
answered on Jul 3, 2019
You may be able to file a motion to vacate and convince judge to vacate the dismissal order.
Whether that's a wise option depends on your judge, the dismissal date, and reason.
Contact a lawyer for more personalized advice.
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