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I filed a petition with the court to relocate but I haven't gotten a date for a hearing. I feel as though I'm being held hostage by the state of Illinois. If he's not complying to the parenting plan (he doesn't see them, call them or pay child support) why do my boys and I... View More 
answered on Aug 19, 2019
Did you present your motion to the court?
The court should have entered an order setting the tentative schedule.
The court doesn't give you a first court date without you asking for it.
Each time there is a child support hearing my ex quits their job. Prior to 2017, this action has allowed them to obtain more child support. In 2017, they were deemed voluntarily underemployed. Due to other circumstances the children now reside with me on a temporary order and I've motioned to... View More
answered on Aug 6, 2019
If your former spouse voluntarily quit his or her job, the court can impute income to him or her. If you are providing the children with a loving and stable home, the court may not want to remove the children from it. The court encourages stability of environment for the children.
The case was originated in hawaii. I was discharged from the military back in june of last year. My child support was calculated off of my income, in which i am no longer making near the amount. I literally cannot pay my bills. I sent in a modification request, although now im receiving threats... View More
answered on Aug 2, 2019
It sounds likes you need a lawyer in Hawaii to file a motion to modify child support based on your change in income.
Her mom is verbally and mentally abusive. I am her 20 year old sister and I am willing to take her to NY. The parents have joint custody so can her mom stop her from going to him? I thought that after a certain age a child can choose where they want to live? Well, her mother doesn’t even give her... View More
answered on Aug 1, 2019
The age at which a child can determine where they live is when they become an adult under the law, namely his or her 18th birthday.
My child is scheduled for an in-camera meeting with the judge regarding primary residency during the school year. My child is 12 and is nervous about the other parent badgering them about what is discussed. I want to be able to reassure my child.
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answered on Jul 27, 2019
An in-camera meeting with the judge is usually not recommended because it can cause much stress for the child. The court usually tries to avoid it and will quite often appoint a guardian ad litem or a child's representative that can act as the eyes and ears for the court. In your case,... View More
this case has been going on since 2003 child support
answered on Jul 17, 2019
That there are no motions or petitions that the court needs to decide.
If you want the judge to decide an issue you need to file a motion or petition.
The mother of the child has often threatened to take their daughter, and has done so for short periods, when she is angry with the father. The father lives with his parents, and his mother babysits when he’s working. The mother is agreeable with this situation. The mother rarely takes their... View More
answered on Aug 2, 2019
Yes, she can, unless there is a court order.
The father could file a custody case and file a motion to maintain the status quo. If the motion is granted there will be a court order establishing the current schedule and saying that mother cannot do whatever she wants.
My husband never missed a month of voluntary child support in the past 5 years and the DHS is trying to force the father (my husband) into getting it court ordered. Refusing us services even though we are low income. We are friends with the mother and share the kids equally. We even help her... View More
My child’s father recently took me to court for more parenting time. I asked for more money for extra-curricular activities and other school fees. Now he wants to settle by paying a little extra child support. Can I asked for back child support? And what about college? He and his lawyer is trying... View More
answered on Jul 15, 2019
You should file a Petition to Modify Child Support. The court will only consider child support retroactive to the day of filing that petition so do it immediately. In addition to the child support, he will be responsible for a contribution to your child's extracurricular activity expenses and... View More
She has had multiple instances with DCFS. DCFS pulled the child from her home is now living with dad out of state. Mom and boyfriend were found under the influence of heroine and alcohol. Will she typically go to jail, only be slapped with a fine? How do we make sure the child isn't forced to... View More
answered on Jun 21, 2019
DCFS doesn't do criminal.
The father needs to go to court to get the parenting plan changed to give him primary care.
If he has child, he can go to court to stop child support.
answered on Jun 21, 2019
You typically can't, unless you can prove you're not a parent of the child (either biological or adoptive).
The other children do not have a court order support order. Are they taking into account with the new child support income support model? The HFS calculator shows it does but when I’m filling out the financial affidavit it does not ask if there are other children without a court order child... View More
answered on Jun 8, 2019
The calculator for child support and the Financial Affidavit are for different purposes.
The Financial Affidavit is not only to see income and expenses but also to determine division of assets and liabilities.
My biological father is apparently paying child support for another child he is responsible for. I was just wondering if there was any way to make him take the responsibility he should have taken a long time ago by paying child support for me. He knew I existed, he’s listed as the father on my... View More
answered on May 24, 2019
Usual rule is child support starts from the filing of the paternity case or when the other parent is served with the summons.
Child support ends at age 18 or finishing high school but no later than age 19.
Illinois. Divorced 15 years ago and paid 3 years of alimony so that the ex could go back to college. She had only completed college through her junior year. She took the money but didn't go back to college. The last of our 3 children will be turning 18 next year and ex has been living off... View More
answered on May 24, 2019
The court can impute income to a non-working parent.
Every case is different.
paying support and got very behind. He would send random money orders with random amounts and hand write “daycare” on some of them. Since he was behind on support I disregarded his handwritten note and used it as child support.
Child support services finally recently got ahold of him... View More
answered on May 9, 2019
Your day care provider has no standing to take him to court. Only you can do this. What he scribbled on the checks is meaningless. The likelihood is that the judge will rule in your favor. Judges don't like wiseguys.
answered on May 5, 2019
You could figure out child support using each number and average the two.
Use the child support estimator: https://midamericalawoffice.com/illinois-child-support-estimator/
I have court paper from the Judge stating that it was suppose to have stop once the child turned 18. But they are still taking the money out
answered on Apr 15, 2019
Somebody sent an order to Social Security to start taking it out.
They have to notify them to stop.
The paper you have may or may not be enough.
You may need a court order to stop it.
This is about my divorced parents and 14 year old brother. My mom has my father pay $1000 a month for child support (it has not gone through the court ) she has scared him into thinking the court will make him pay up to $2000 or more (My Father installs Carpet for a living) and that he will no... View More
answered on Apr 9, 2019
He needs to take a look at his divorce judgment to see how much and how he is to pay the child support.
If he was to pay it through the court and isn't doing it, he may be building up an arrearage.
Child support and visitation are treated as two separate issues.
Divorced, moved back after one year. Requested child support stopped. Caregiver, with part-time work. Children are almost 18 and 16. I have been there all along helping care for them. Recently I moved right next door and the kids are always either at my rental or their fathers next door. I work... View More
answered on Apr 3, 2019
Yes, your former husband can get a withholding order for child support and serve it on your employer. You should appear in court on each and every court if you do not have an attorney. You should inform the court of your situation with your children as it can effect the child support amount. You... View More
Can she file and get back child support? I have a 16 year old and I also support their mom is becoming difficult and wants to take me to child support and we've had an agreement with what I paid for over ten years now
answered on Mar 29, 2019
Your question is hard to understand when you bring in the 16 year old and say "I also support their mom".
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