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Dcfs took my youngest 2 from the mom. I've had them for 6 months. I have been on SSI since 2012 but haven't been able to work since 2008 cause of my disability. I am in major arrears an they have filed civil contempt of court. What is my best next move considering I can't afford an... View More 
answered on Feb 22, 2019
Your question is confusing. You indicate you are receiving SSI (Supplemental Security Income) benefits. If SSI is your only source of income, you shouldn't have child support assessed against you since that income is exempt under federal law. On the other hand, you indicate you are disabled... View More
I live in MO, have a child support order in IL, does the FMLA defer child support?? Or am I still responsible while on leave (for a mental illness)??
answered on Feb 21, 2019
If your income goes down without your fault, you have a right to petition the court for a reduction.
The mother tried to move my son out of state. My son decided to live with me and has been since July 17'. I took her to court and won custody. She has not responded since my win in Sept 18'. I have paid about 20k in support while my son lives with me. Now he turns 18 in a month and... View More
answered on Feb 24, 2019
You need to file a Petition to Terminate Child Support. This should have been included in your Petition to Modify Custody.
I have had custody of my older two children for 8 years, in that time I have never received child support. I am being taken to court for my youngest child whom I do not have custody of, how can I Ensure that I have enough money to support the two I have at home and it be fair to the other parent of... View More
answered on Feb 19, 2019
Click on the 4th link from the top on this page. It is an Illinois Child Support Estimator.
It takes into account different children from different relationships.
https://midamericalawoffice.com/child-support/
My sons father had my son live with him for 2 months and it went sour. His girlfriend watched our son and never packed him a lunch or took him to school some days and the school contacted me. I then got my son back. Now my husband, daughter and youngest son are moving to Texas from IL to better... View More
answered on Feb 8, 2019
You need permission from the court to move your child out-of-state. There are a number of legal hoops to jump through and numerous things the judge needs to consider. Contact an attorney to get this done -- it is not something most people will succeed in doing on their own.
She has never paid in full period in 15 yeaes. She's always been behind. I'm moving out of state and can't afford to keep coming back to press the courts to make her pay. Our children are 20 and 21. She quit paying the last time before our son was 18. She even admitted to this judge... View More
answered on Jan 31, 2019
Your attorney should file a Petition for Adjudication of Civil Contempt. This should result in an order to your ex to prove why she shouldn't be held in contempt of court for not paying support when it was due. A possible consequence of her being found in contempt is that she will receive a... View More
I got divorced in North Carolina but have since moved to Illinois. My ex now lives in Texas. If I want to get an amendment to my separation agreement/divorce decree, which state should I get a lawyer in?
answered on Jan 20, 2019
The case stays in North Carolina until the judgment is registered in some other state.
She is also still claiming them for food stamps and medicaid in Florida, which they are enrolled in school with us and are claimed for food stamps and medicaid by us in Illinois.
answered on Jan 17, 2019
You need to go to court to get a revised parenting plan and ask that child support stop.
You might even be entitled to collect child support from her.
answered on Jan 17, 2019
Child Support and Parenting Plans are two different things.
If you want to see the child, you should request it by filing the proper forms.
I took a state issued paternity test, I am the father. Now my ex is withholding my visitation. Claiming I'm not on the birth certificate so I have no right to see my kid. However I still pay child support so how could that be?
answered on Jan 11, 2019
Looks like your name was not on the birth certificate.
Otherwise a DNA test would not have been needed.
What you need is a parenting plan giving you parenting rights.
The fourth form on this web page is the recommended form in Illinois:
https://midamericalawoffice.com/divorce-forms/
now she knows how do I handle it go to the court and tell them
answered on Jan 8, 2019
Were you required to report it?
Double check your court orders.
If you were and you short changed her, you could have to repay with interest and possibly face contempt of court charges.
answered on Jan 5, 2019
This is something the payee's attorney is supposed to take care.
There are penalties for employers for not forwarding the withheld child support in a timely manner.
My 2 mo old lives w/me full time. Her dad & i fight over her nonstop. He barely sees her now & isnt helping financially so im filing for support. He threatened to seek sole custody if i did file. He has a very serious alcohol addiction now. He gets violently ill after 2 days w/out alcohol.... View More
answered on Dec 26, 2018
The best advice I can give you is to hire a lawyer to get as much of this done as you can. If you can't afford a lawyer, check out local legal aid programs.
The main reason i ask is cause i have 2 kids from my Ex and every year she claims both of my kids and its not fair to me cause i do my half as a parent and i feel like she should claim one and i claim one...but she wont let me period. Is there a way this can be settled in court for me to get... View More
answered on Dec 22, 2018
Awarding exemptions is part of divorce and paternity proceedings.
A lot of factors are taken into account.
Income of the parties and the Parenting Plan are the most important.
File a Petition for Allocation of Exemptions.
Divorce states...both shall split school expenses including any and all fees registration and school activities
I am 16 and my mother who recieves child support expects me to pay for clothes and food al of a sudden even though she gets paid child support every month.
answered on Dec 4, 2018
Child support can be used for almost anything. Car payments? Sure, you've got to get around. Gas or repairs for the car? Same thing. Rent or a mortgage payment? You've got to have a roof over your head. Food? Yes. Phone bills, water, heat for the house or apartment, garbage removal,... View More
My soon to be ex has put in the allocation judgement that I must stay in my current city of residence for the best interest of the children, even though I will not be able to afford to live in the city anymore if he reduces child support. I need to know if he can do this. Currently we have stated... View More
answered on Nov 16, 2018
You can move wherever you wish as long as you stay within the applicable mileage limit.
Child living with custodian parent and commute for college. Asking for College contribution petition not filed yet.without seeing financial affidavit judge already order that child support contributions will considered towards father's college contribution. Is it fair ? What can be next step ?
answered on Nov 10, 2018
Child support must be paid until the child reaches 18 or graduates from high school, whichever is last to occur. However, the court will likely take the new circumstance into account. It's up to the judge. How much is the obligor parent contributing to the college expenses? Is the child... View More
In the event of my death, will the policy funds go to the child support that the beneficiary owes?
answered on Nov 5, 2018
The policy funds will go to the beneficiary.
The person owed back child support can get a court order to have these funds applied to the back child support.
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