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I have a 7 year old daughter with a man that has been in and out of her life the full 7 years mostly out of her life. At 5 months old He went to our local county courthouse and had her last name changed to his within 2 weeks and all without my consent. I recently found out he filed the name change... View More 
My daughter recently turned 18. I never signed the birth certificate. I make support payments non court ordered. She's currently still in school. Senior year. Parnenity was never established.
answered on Nov 11, 2024
Illinois law requires that child support be paid until graduation from high school if she is already 18. So if you stop making payments, the mother could try to make you pay them based upon your pattern and practice of accepting responsibility for the child.
I have a child support case out of Illinois. I requested a modification 2 years ago and was never given a court date. Instead, the department of family services stepped in and I sent them all the information they requested for a modification. They did not use the calculator correctly and my ex wife... View More
answered on Sep 23, 2024
The dept of family services does not do child support cases. The dept of human services does. They know how to use the calculator. They have access to information that neither of you may have provided to them. You should have been given appeal rights and followed them in a timely manner.
i have a detailed case and it is best explained over a phone call
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answered on Jul 21, 2024
I understand you're dealing with complex family law issues related to child support, back pay, and custody arrangements. It's essential to address these matters carefully to ensure the best outcome for you and your family. You can start by gathering all relevant documents, including court... View More
1) Per my divorce decree, my ex wife and I are to present W2's each year. This was never done, however I experienced a decrease in income since the maintenance was set 6 years ago. If it were determined that I overpaid during any year, is that reimbursable in court? If I underpaid during... View More
answered on Jul 13, 2024
Hello,
Thank you for your questions about spousal support (maintenance) in Illinois. Here's some information that may help address your concerns:
1. Reimbursement for Overpayment of Maintenance
Yes, under Illinois law, if you overpaid maintenance due to a decrease in... View More
answered on Jun 17, 2024
Usually there is an expiration date on the Order for Withholding. You may be able to point it out and stop withholding.
If I were to use him to get bring her back for custody issues would this not be some kind of client confidentiality issues?
answered on Mar 26, 2024
Your question is not clear. Your divorce attorney is going to hire your ex wife. For what?
With them but he has a lawyer they want us to do a modification but he’s jobless and homeless at the moment and the judge just wants us to do the modification but I really don’t want him to take them because he isn’t stable what can i do because I feel like because he has a lawyer they really... View More
Court has been a 3 yr episode with my ex wanting private school fees along with my request to modify support due to being permanently laid off from my job. Does she have to send me something if she’s dropping me as a client?
answered on Mar 13, 2024
Normally, if a lawyer is dropping a client, usually for non payment of fees, a lawyer files a Motion to Withdraw, sends you a certified notice of the court date and you can show up to object or agree to her withdrawing. I suggest you get your papers together and go see another lawyer. If... View More
I have been separated from my son’s father for over a year. Never married. No court order for parenting time or child support. He always claimed our son on income tax returns. This year I claimed our son. My son’s father had his W4 setup to claim 1 and is telling me he’s going to charge me... View More
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answered on Feb 28, 2024
In situations involving tax claims on dependents, the right to claim a child on a tax return typically depends on IRS rules concerning custodial and non-custodial parents. If you have provided the majority of the support for your son and he has lived with you for more than half of the year, you... View More
I have child support taken out of my wages every payday or from SSI. I received a letter saying CHILD SUPPORT LIEN that was also sent to my job saying 50%/Lump Sum Wages. I understand getting money from the car accident, not from my paycheck that I already have child support taken out every payday... View More
answered on Feb 22, 2024
Yes, part of your settlement is because you can't work the way the could before the accident. So the child is receiving less money than otherwise would be paid.
Was ordered to pay 60% for both children, as of Jan 19 I have been laid off. I can file myself, but wondered if it would be more successful to have a lawyer file. I live in GA, both kids go to school in Chicago. I am looking to end this support for good. I both kids have 529's, 1 kid has... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2024
Yes, I would hire a lawyer. You may be able to do your case on zoom and not come to IL for a hearing. That alone could save you a big headache.
my name is Vanessa i have three kids 2 of them are from my first relationship, the 3rd from the second relationship, the father of my first relationship signed the birth certificate but he doesn't provide with his own biological kids, I wanna put both on child support for their own biological... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2024
You have to sue for paternity and have DNA testing before a child support order can be established. The IL Dept. Of Health and Human Services will do this for you at no charge.
i want to do it legally without police involvement is this possible can you guys help
answered on Feb 13, 2024
Your sister would need to get temporary guardianship of you. This forum does not provide legal services. She would need a lawyer in the county where you reside.
Are there any pro Bono attorneys? I've been unable to work because of mental health issues is there anyone that could help
answered on Nov 29, 2023
I assume that you are being sued and have to defend a Rule to Show Cause. You should explain your reasons to the judge. If you have not previously filed a petition to modify child support, you should and explain why you cannot earn the same living as you did previously. Your reasons should... View More
Can a child support order be entered against a person who is a 1099 worker?
answered on Nov 25, 2023
1099 employees are not exempt from child support. A child support order can be entered against them and fully enforced by the court.
My ex wife who had 2 children by my biological father and I left Illinois with a known address but wasn't notified and now the child in question ❓ is 45 with grandchildren and my ex is still receiving and I went to a court but they said they couldn't stop my social security benefits... View More
answered on Nov 11, 2023
Let's try to uncomplicate these issues a little bit. Your ex wife had 2 kids with your father but was never married to him. He is now dead. Do I have this accurate so far? One of those children is 45 with grandchildren. Your ex is receiving what and why?
Identity theft. Get a... View More
I am the custodial parent, when I filed for child support I informed them that he was abusive. I am uncomfortable with him having any of my personal information.
answered on Nov 3, 2023
Yes, they do. Block out any personal information you do not want him to have. It just needs to have your name on it, not your address.
I am ordered to pay back pay of child support but lost my job in July and my unemployment was denied but recently got it appealed but I was so backed up in my bills for the last few months so I caught up as much as I can. I owe 4,200 in support and only have 2,800. My court date is on October 24th... View More
answered on Oct 18, 2023
I don't know what you can do at this point. It sounds like you have been representing yourself, already have been found in contempt and are awaiting sentencing. Under the facts presented here, there should not have been a contempt finding and there would be no sentencing hearing. So I am... View More
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answered on Sep 20, 2023
In Illinois, if you're unable to post bail related to a child support matter, the length of time you might remain in jail can vary. Typically, non-payment of child support could lead to a finding of contempt of court. If the court determines you have the means to pay but are choosing not to,... View More
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