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answered on Aug 29, 2017
child support is received by the custodial parent until the child reaches majority, It does not go directly to the child,and is terminated when the child reaches majority,which appears to fit this fact situation
answered on Aug 25, 2017
a codicil,or modification, is utilized to change the terms of a will
Also, what would an heir need from an executor to take over said mortgage?
answered on Aug 24, 2017
If there is as probated estate,a court order or letters of office would allow the executor to pay the mortgage. without probate ,the heirs receiving the property can make the mortgage payments as they come due
answered on Aug 19, 2017
It appears the children have been kidnapped,absent a court order. this is a federal offense and the FBI should be contacted
Him.Can he use this against me in court to see my daughter even if he never ever sees her unless I make him and he doesn't do anything for her but give money amd he is mentally unstable and he lives with his abusive father my daughter grandparent?
answered on Jul 22, 2017
he is the father of the child and has an absolute right to petition the court for parenting time.the court will determine the parameters of his visitation ,including supervised or not,duration and other aspects that impact on the best interests of the child
And the foster mother is trying to take my son from me
answered on Jul 3, 2017
if you weren't convicted of a crime,the charge alone can be expunged. It follows that that the charge should have no effect with reference to parenting time
answered on Jul 2, 2017
of course..if that certain someone began the altercation creating a battery and the father asserts his rights to bring charges
My attorney failed to discuss with me the proposal sent to him. Can I finish on my own?
answered on Jun 30, 2017
unless the agreement was signed by both parties and the judge allows the parties to proceed,highly unlikely,your attorney needs to be present
He is not on the birth certificate and would not revise the voluntary paternity form. He has another daughter who is almost 6 and he shares custody for her. He has seen her twice in her life and has provided no support, financial or otherwise.
answered on Jun 13, 2017
you need to file a paternity action in Illinois to establish the putative father. you can then have the court set a support order.
you can have him served with the lawsuit in Louisiana under Illinois law
We have pretty much split time during the last 8 1/2 years. He has stated he wants to stay in Illinois but mom is stating otherwise in the petition. Thank you.
answered on Jun 9, 2017
she needs to file a removal petition with the court and obtain a court order allowing her to remove the child from the jurisdiction. this is not an easy task. the controlling statute requires numerous factors prior to granting a removal peition
He has other adult children outside of marriage. We live in Illinois bought a house during the marriage wife name not on mortgage does the house go to wife afer his death
answered on Jun 5, 2017
the house is marital property and the wife is entitled to a portion of the house. her not signing the mortgage is not relevant.
answered on Jun 3, 2017
there exists a period of time after the divorce is filed to ascertain each others assets. this is called the the discovery process that enables you to ask written questions, subpeona financial documents, ask verbal questions in the presence of a court reporter and under oath. parties also need to... View More
answered on May 28, 2017
depending how threatening the message,he may be involved in a criminal act and the police should notified
The facts: We (the child, myself, and father) reside in Illinois; I have taken him to court for child support; he hasn't taken me to court with a complaint to establish paternity and, thus, we've never had "custody" legally established.
answered on May 26, 2017
yes. the law requires that you petition the court to remove a child from the jurisdiction. the statute clearly defines your burden of proof
Can i get a court order to make her pay half or at least some of the bills she works just like me
answered on May 24, 2017
If you have not filed for divorce,the simple answer is no. The court has no jurisdiction over either of you to enter any type of order
I need an Executor of Estate for my sister who passed away 6 years ago. Need to obtain a car title that has been lost for her car. State of Illinois requires an Executor of Estate in order to obtain a new title. I only have death certificate. She had no will.
answered on May 24, 2017
you do not need to file a probated estate or select an executor. you do need to prepare a small estate affidavit,with a copy of the death certificate and file with the secretary of state
What type of lawyer is needed to handle this? And does this need to be handled in the county in which it was ordered? Ordered in Lawrence County Illinois.
answered on May 23, 2017
assuming that your decree provided for contribution to college,you would nee to petition the court,in perhaps, a contempt proceeding to effecuate compliance with the decree.
answered on May 23, 2017
yes, support is determined by the income of the non custodial parent,not your relative,who is under no legal duty to support your child
He fled 15 yrs ago. He just resurfaced w/wife and house address.
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