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He will be out out of HS at time of turning 18. Would KY automatically terminate child support or would I have to do something on my end in order to have it terminated?
answered on Dec 17, 2020
The answer is...it depends. If the child support agency for the state was responsible for obtaining the order then arguably yes. Termination dates are typically tracked and the order terminated by the state (more specifically, the lawyers who work for the agency). If the order was part of a decree... View More 
I’m 16 and one of my parents is giving child support to my other one. With the pandemic going on my mother, who receives child support, recently lost her job. I’ve been wanting to help her but she’s questioning whether I’m allowed to work, since my father is giving her child support. I just... View More
answered on Nov 6, 2020
Yes, you can work. And I salute you for being so responsible.
my mom kicked me out and let me live with my boyfriend and signed a paper saying his dad had custody but then she changed her mind and signed me over to my grandparents who i barley know we didnt go through anything legal it is just a paper out of a notebook saying i can live there do i have to... View More
answered on Nov 2, 2020
Legally, you are required to live wherever your parents say. No court order means nothing enforceable typically. Your parents can choose to give guardianship or to take it away. Anyone who harbors you can be charged with harboring a runaway.
answered on Oct 22, 2020
Your child support is determined by the last court order. It doesn't change just because a parent moves from one state to another.
If I can sue for the back child support what information do I need to do so?
answered on Sep 30, 2020
No. That money was for your mother to help her financially. It was not and never will be your money. But if there is a back child support order, your mother can sue him for it.
me and my boyfreind want to get an appartment i want to emancipate myself at 15 and a few months when ive been stuggeling with my mom for 3 years knew my bf for a year and months dont feel comfterable with my step dad i work and my boyfreind works when i was pregnant my mom put alot of stress and... View More
answered on Sep 22, 2020
It is rare for a 15 year old to get emancipated. You do not say how old the bf is.
My ex-wife and her husband received TANF a few months back and now the state it coming after me for child support. Even though our divorce papers state that we agreed to neither of us paying child support or any sort of alimony. She said she is not going to be able to make it to our court hearing... View More
answered on Sep 22, 2020
Typically, you are sued by the Illinois Department of Human Services. They are not required to recognize your court order and can modify it.
Her presence id not required.
answered on Sep 21, 2020
You should respond to the petition. File your response with the circuit clerk. See a lawyer.
This petition likely concerns parentage, parenting time, parenting responsibilities, child support and who claims the child on taxes. It could also be about health insurance and health expenses... View More
Illinois. 3 year old divorce agreement, seeking modification due to extreme change in circumstances, (massive income loss due to Covid19). My ex is going to hire a "more aggressive attorney". I currently pay her several hundred dollars a month MORE than what my income is.
answered on Sep 14, 2020
The court has the discretion to make your new support obligation retroactive to the date that you filed your Petition to Modify. If the court does so, then any time lost because of a new attorney would not be an issue.
Child was born in Illinois. Both parents lived in illinois and child support order was established in illinois. Custodial parent moved to Mississippi and opened up another case for the same child. Mississippi issued an order of withholding at the same time Illinois was also collecting. Now the... View More
answered on Sep 9, 2020
Can they? Yes. Should they? No. You need to have a lawyer in Mississippi dismiss the case there. If your child support amount in Illinois needs to be revisited, you need to do that here.
I was laid off due to Corona virus and hearing is a month away. Can I submit a letter to the court proving my job loss and reduce support while I wait for hearing? I'm also ordered to cover insurance. How quickly do I need to provide new coverage?
answered on Aug 30, 2020
The fact that you have a Hearing scheduled indicates that you filed a Petition/Motion to Modify. The Court, in its discretion, can retroactively relieve you of your support obligation dating back to the date that you filed the Petition/Motion.
What do I do if my child's mother takes my child to move to another state without my permission and a court order and I’m paying child support?
answered on Aug 28, 2020
You will need to hire a lawyer to have her brought back to court. Hopefully, you know where she is to have her served.
Custodial parent and children live in kankakee
answered on Aug 28, 2020
You need to hire a Family Law Attorney to assist you with this matter. The sooner you hire an attorney, the better.
Continued but now is mentioning overpayment for her paid back. She is in community college, will he be granted me to pay the overpayment si CE she has a handicap and is in college currently still living at home with me, not sure if she can be on her own.
answered on Aug 13, 2020
The answer to your question lies entirely on the extent of the child's disability, which you have not adequately described. I suggest you at least get a medical opinion. You should know that you have the right to petition the court to get your ex to contribute to your child's living... View More
answered on Aug 9, 2020
Oftentimes, judges will order you to get a job, come back with a document you filled out showing that you applied at 20 places per month, etc. You have a child and you have a legal obligation to support that child. There are many companies who hire convcited felons.
My husband and I have been legally separated for 9 months, we do not have children together. He has a child from a previous marriage and the mother of the child wants me to contribute to paying for the child's post-secondary education.
Can the mother make\request the court to do that?... View More
answered on Aug 10, 2020
You state that you can't afford an attorney, but you are being asked to contribute to a college fund. You are going to need to pay somebody. It's probably less expensive in the long run to hire the attorney. Seek out a free consultation and ask for a cost estimate.
I recently filed for cash assistance which of course now they're taking him to court for child support rumor has it he's going to fight me and try to get custody of our son what is the likeliness of him gaining custody. I have record of several times he did not show up for his weekends to... View More
answered on Aug 4, 2020
The primary caretaker of the chil is usually awarded the most parenting time. He will get some parenting time if he requests it.
The man (40) is the child’s (13) mother’s boyfriend (my father)
answered on Jul 30, 2020
No one else knows??? The baby will be born in a hospital. Everyone will know. It will be questioned. The mother is probably on a medicaid card.
and the other does not. How do I know which one is on file and approved by the court. Divorce was 5 years ago but now I'm looking at one version and my ex is looking at the other version. There are big differences between them.
answered on Jul 30, 2020
If one copy is stamped "Filed" by the appropriate Circuit Court Clerk, it's a pretty safe bet it's the one that is in force (unless there has been a modified one filed later). The unstamped copy is probably a rough draft copy exchanged between the attorneys when they were trying... View More
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