Questions Answered by Cheryl Powell
Q: so my mom had surrendered her parents rights.
Yes, you can live with anyone you want at age 20 years. The courts can control you possibly until 21 if you are still a ward of the court, which is unlikely. If you are not a ward of the court, you can go live with whomever you like.
Q: I have court this Friday for my case to be reviewed for an increase on my Child Support. The case was done 7yrs ago
Make sure both of u bring your financial affidavit, income taxes and last Check stub.
Q: I forgot to affix my license plate sticker and got a ticket. If I provide proof can I contest the ticket?
Show proof of when it was paid and that u have it now, pic of it on your car. Might be dismissed.
Q: Does Illinois require marital counseling before divorce if one spouse asks for it?
It depends. The parties have to testify and the judge determines if he thinks there is a reasonable opportunity to get back together or not. If he thinks so, he orders it.
Q: Can I send a friend to an emergency order protection court date since I can’t attend that day?
No. Call and tell the clerk that u need a continuance. Send a letter in asking for one and explain why.
Q: My son's girlfriend lied about her age and it turns out she's much younger than she told him.
It depend. Make sure she does not get pregnant. Unless her parents get mad at him, it is unlikely that anyone else will care.
Q: Is my daughter okay to move with her kids to another state if her ex has been charged?
Charged with what? It might be easier to get court permission if he was in prison, but unless he consents, there is no slam dunk for being able to move.
Q: I want to marry my boyfriend and his child mother is threaten to put him on child support if she does and we get married
No, nothing can be taken out of your check. Child support is based upon his income and her income for the children that they have. Your children will also be taken into consideration.
Q: Can a juvenile in IL be charged with a felony if damage is under $600.00?
Yes, any juvenile can be charged with anything an adult can be charged with. Police juvenile records are not expunged. Yes, previous convictions can be used to increase charges to a felony, but not previous charges.
Q: I owe $70,000 in back child support from a hookup I had 35 years ago and now shes taking me to court. What should I do?
Extremely unlikely. Take your papers to a lawyer. There is interest added regularly too. It might be more than the back child support you owe. The court will likely order you to get a job.
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