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Paid Thru workman compensation of a check of 60% of my previous salary. I had a child support order for $210 a week but due to the fact that I was hurt and no longer getting paid from the job those payments stopped. I paid my Kids mom $110 a week since I was injured because I was only getting 60%... View More 
answered on Jan 12, 2020
You cannot change the amount of child support owed without a court order modifying it. So even if your income was reduced, you still owe the child support per the court order. At the time of your injury, you should have petitioned the court to modify the child support order. The child's mother... View More
Matter on appeal (interlocutory and final order). Does circuit case counsel file appearance in appellate case or not? Is the attorney’s appearance filing in the circuit case automatically applied in the appeal case without that attorney or other filing an appearance in the appeal case in the... View More
Mom doesn’t work so she does not have money to pay child support but she’s married & her husband has a job. Does child support take in to consideration her husbands income for child support?
answered on Dec 31, 2019
No, it does not but the court can impute income to her for her monthly expenses. The court can then calculate any child support obligation on that imputed income.
The divorce was filed in 2015, my ex's attorney never contacted me about mediation or anything else like he said he would. I no longer live in Oklahoma and haven't for years. How can I get this ugly situation gone for good or is it already and I just didn't know?
answered on Dec 31, 2019
You need to contact the Clerk of Court in the county that the divorce was filed in to see if the case was dismissed or a judgment was entered.
answered on Dec 31, 2019
You need to file for the divorce in Illinois which is your state of residency. If you have minor children, thestate that they have resided in for the last 6 months is the state that has jurisdiction over the children.
She continues to try to speak for him and will take it as far as acting as she is him in text messages from his phone. I have expressed I would prefer that our conversations are phone calls so I know I am relying information to the right parent, but have recently received a text message from her... View More
answered on Nov 25, 2019
You need to file a petition with the court requesting that the father only communicate with you and not through third parties. Also, the court can determine the method of communication between you and the father and require him to always inform you of the location of your daughter.
answered on Nov 25, 2019
At the age of 18, he is no longer a minor so he can move into your home.
1982 (Michigan) When the divorce was final there was no order of support. In 1986 the mom put in for uresa initiating, & the state the dad was in gave an order of support. (North Carolina) later the dad moved to another state. (IL) Never heard anything from either states til 94 when there was a... View More
answered on Nov 25, 2019
You definitely need to consult an attorney who can advise you.
She refuses to let the father be apart of the childs life at all or except gifts from the biological father. And she has been in several different relationships since child was born and has told the child to call each one daddy. But will not let the biological father be apart of the childs life.
answered on Nov 25, 2019
The father needs to file a Petition to Determine the Existence of the Father and Child Relationship. The court will have to make a finding of paternity which may require a DNA test. After that the court will determine parenting time, parental responsibilities and child support.
And i wanna run away to my grandmas house but i dont wanna have any police contact going on
answered on Nov 19, 2019
You do not mention your father. If he is in your life then you should communicate your concerns to him. Otherwise, you should tell a teacher or law enforcement officer your concerns.
I have been in no trouble have an apartment with my girlfriends 2/kids
answered on Nov 19, 2019
From what you have indicated, you should be able to have parenting with your daughter. You will have to petition the court for a parenting time schedule. Your parenting time will be ordered by the court taking into consideration the age of your child . If you have not been in your daughter's... View More
secondary education. my son 27, graduated college 4 yrs ago. my daughter 24 graduated in December 2018. can I bring my ex wife to court to try and collect the money she did not pay? she didnt pay one dime.
answered on Nov 19, 2019
Probably not. You waited too long. However, you should consult an attorney to review the terms contained in your judgment.
The father collects unemployment and does not pay any bills or for any food or tutoring
answered on Nov 14, 2019
Yes you can. If he is not supporting the child and he is not paying any bills at your residence, then you can petition the court for child support.
He has been in ohio for 8 months and his spouse is abusive and unfit to care for her
answered on Nov 14, 2019
Since both parties and the child have resided in Ohio for 8 months, Illinois does not have jurisdiction over the child. An Ohio attorney should be consulted.
I'm order to pay half all medical, dental, vision and orthodontics for our children in the current order. My ex is wanting our youngest to have braces for a second time. They are the primary decision maker in this area but this seems excessive. I can have a second opinion done at my own cost... View More
answered on Nov 11, 2019
I would certainly get a second opinion. If that orthodontist recommends that your child needs the braces again, then you will have to pay. In that event, you need to find out would occurred causing your child to have the braces again. If there was any negligence on the part of the first... View More
Im a 16 year old male, my mother has sole custody of me but things have been happening in the house so i decided i wanted to live with my dad yesturday. she said if im not back by sunday she will call the cops but im afraid to go back. will the cops still make me
answered on Nov 5, 2019
They police could tell you to return to your mother but information is needed. If your mother is abusing you or neglecting you then you should inform the police. Again, depending on the circumstances, you dad could file an emergency petition for temporary and permanent custody or for an order of... View More
cant afford an attorney. The mother has kept me out of my sons life, he is 3 now. I filed for visitations over a year ago, and we came to an agreement at mediation a couple months ago. At our most recent court date she changed her mind. My case is now set for a hearing and I am supposed to bring... View More
answered on Oct 30, 2019
From what you have alleged,there appears to be no basis for the court to delay overnight parenting time with your son for a year. As he is three years old and you do not have a relationship with him, you will first to establish a relationship with him before overnight parenting time can start.... View More
My 15 month old sons father who is not on the birth certificate by choice has threatened to take me to court because I will no longer let him take my son with him unsupervised. He plays too rough with my son and makes him cry. He puts my son in the car with him and has him sitting in the front... View More
answered on Oct 29, 2019
From what you have alleged, there is a very chance that the court will order supervised parenting time. However, there first must be a finding of paternity. An agreed court order can be entered that he is the father or a DNA test can be ordered first.
Child support payments has been taken from my benefits since September of 2019
answered on Oct 29, 2019
You may be entitled to a reimbursement from the other parent or a credit against other expenses you may owe or even college expenses.
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