Q: My ex husband was ordered to pay our child education money every semester while in college. He has not done so.
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.
A: 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.
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A divorce attorney would be best.
Probably the same court that entered the divorce judgment.
Cheryl Powell agrees with this answer
A: Family law lawyer. I would recommend rebecca blakeslee or daniel shinkle. Good luck. Yes, same county.
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