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2 Answers | Asked in Child Custody and Child Support for Illinois on
Q: My daughter is 2, her father lives in Louisiana. Has not helped support her at all. What are my options?

He is not on the birth certificate and would not revise the voluntary paternity form. He has another daughter who is almost 6 and he shares custody for her. He has seen her twice in her life and has provided no support, financial or otherwise.

Ray Choudhry
Ray Choudhry
answered on Jun 13, 2017

Apply for child support services:

https://online.hfs.illinois.gov/online/entry-flow.htm?execution=e1s1

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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Support, Civil Litigation, Divorce and Small Claims for Illinois on
Q: Can I appeal decision on small claims court in McHenry Cry IL? And party was awarded $37k I read MAX award is $10k ?

I wasn't even given opportunity to give the facts I had on 7 different claims within 1 case brought to a judge in McHenry Cry, IL small claims court.. The way I read it , I can appeal within 30 days of the judgement, is that correct? Also isn't the max award sought in small claims... View More

Ray Choudhry
Ray Choudhry
answered on Jun 12, 2017

You were doing pretty good until you threw in "divorce".

Looks like this is more than small claims.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support for Illinois on
Q: IF IT IS PROVEN THAT YOU HAVE BEEN PAYING SUPPORT FOR A CHILD THAT ISN'T BIOLOGICALLY YOURS DO YOU GET MONEY BACK?
Ray Choudhry
Ray Choudhry
answered on Jun 8, 2017

Maybe if you can prove fraud.

The general answer is no.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support for Illinois on
Q: THE CHILD I HAVE BEEN PAYING SUPPORT FOR HAS HAD TWO CHILDREN OF HER OWN AND IS ON PUBLIC AIDE. DO I STILL HAVE TO PAY?

SHE HASN'T LIVED WITH HER MOTHER FOR 3 YEARS.

Ray Choudhry
Ray Choudhry
answered on Jun 8, 2017

Unless there is some other court order, child support is being paid to the mother.

The court order stays in effect until changed.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support for Illinois on
Q: I lost my job and child support is liable to bankrupt me if I can't find something soon. How do I go about getting it

modified?

Ray Choudhry
Ray Choudhry
answered on Jun 6, 2017

You petition the court for lowering of child support due to a reduction in income.

3 Answers | Asked in Child Support for Illinois on
Q: Hi, what to do when your ex is threatening via text messages after he knows I open a childsupport case on him.
Ray Choudhry
Ray Choudhry
answered on May 28, 2017

Depends: Order of Protection. Criminal Charges. Restraining Order.

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1 Answer | Asked in Child Support, Health Care Law and Medical Malpractice for Illinois on
Q: What can I do about the hospital doing surgery on my child with out my consent & the child's mother not making child sup

My step son ran away from home and the hospital got verbal consent from the child's mother even though she lost all rights to the children in court? How can the hospital legal due any none emergency surgery on the child with out consent from the child's legal guardian/parent? And what can... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on May 23, 2017

Child support is a separate question. Deal with that through child support enforcement.

On the permission, if it was emergency surgery and it was the mother, a hospital isn't required to quizz her as to whether or not she has full rights.

3 Answers | Asked in Divorce and Child Support for Illinois on
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.

Dennis Delman
Dennis Delman
answered on May 23, 2017

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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2 Answers | Asked in Child Support, Divorce and Family Law for Illinois on
Q: My wife and I are separated. Nothing is legally in courts yet. We live in same house. Both work. Can she file for child

Can she legally file for child support from me

J. Richard Kulerski
J. Richard Kulerski
answered on May 23, 2017

Absolutely.

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3 Answers | Asked in Child Support for Illinois on
Q: I have full custody, but get help from my father with all expenses. Can I win support
Ray Choudhry
Ray Choudhry
answered on May 23, 2017

Both parents are responsible for supporting the child.

The court decides how much.

See a lawyer.

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1 Answer | Asked in Child Support for Illinois on
Q: Hi , can i still take money from my child father with a child support case on file,

It's two states involved. I'm the curtodial parent living in illinois and the non-custodial parent ( father) stays in Maryland . Illinois already asked Maryland to enforced child support but I have to give Maryland approximately 6 months so I'm still waiting and I'm also on... View More

Ray Choudhry
Ray Choudhry
answered on May 22, 2017

If there is already a case in Illinois in which he is ordered to pay, it probably goes through the Illinois SDU.

He should pay SDU to get credit for payment.

3 Answers | Asked in Child Support and Family Law for Illinois on
Q: My daughter wants to sue her father for unpd support. She is 24, her brother is 21. Can she?

He fled 15 yrs ago. He just resurfaced w/wife and house address.

Cheryl Powell
Cheryl Powell
answered on May 20, 2017

No. The cause of action is between the parties. You and the father r the parties.

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2 Answers | Asked in Child Support and Family Law for Illinois on
Q: Is this legal and what do I do?

My boys father who is custodial parent moved my youngest out of state without my permission or me knowing till my child told me. He left my oldest in Illinois with one of his friends. I am also paying child support to him for the child who does not live with him.

Dennis Delman
Dennis Delman
answered on May 20, 2017

you need leave of court to remove a child from the jurisdiction,,you need to go to court and petition the court to abate your child support and request the child be returned to Illinois

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1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Child Support for Illinois on
Q: can i claim child support from the father who has multiple business and puts everything in his business names.

All houses cars and companies are in other names so hes untracable. I think.

Ray Choudhry
Ray Choudhry
answered on May 15, 2017

The father can be made to pay child support.

The amount depends on his income and possibly assets.

If properly done, the father will have to disclose his income and assets under oath.

This includes his tax return.

2 Answers | Asked in Child Support for Illinois on
Q: Do I have to pay back child support if I got raises at last job?

I've always had child support taken directly from my pay. I was at my last employer over 10 years and during that time my amount was reviewed and increased. After that increase I continued to get raises and promotions. I've now taken a different job that pays less and I'm... View More

Ray Choudhry
Ray Choudhry
answered on May 15, 2017

Child support amount stays the same until it is changed.

Retroactive increase or decrease is very rare.

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3 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Illinois on
Q: Can you voluntary relinquish your parental right in Illinois?

After having an affair, the women I had an affair with is pregnant. I'm trying to save my marriage and family and want nothing to do with this child. Would like to have no contact from the mother of the child as well.

Cheryl Powell
Cheryl Powell
answered on May 10, 2017

No, u cannot voluntarily relinquish your rights. They can only be terminated due to an adoption or abuse and neglect.

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1 Answer | Asked in Child Support for Illinois on
Q: Son turns 18, do i need motion to modify to get him taken off cs? Still have a child that's under 18.
Ray Choudhry
Ray Choudhry
answered on May 8, 2017

Same answer as before.

3 Answers | Asked in Divorce and Child Support for Illinois on
Q: My is son 18 and graduates hs soon, do I need to schedule a court date to get him taken of my cs. Still have 1 younger.
J. Richard Kulerski
J. Richard Kulerski
answered on May 8, 2017

The answer to your question depends entirely on the wording in your Judgment. The likelihood is that child support was ordered in a fixed dollar amount. This amount generally remains the same even when the oldest turns 18. How the child support obligation is stated will determine whether one of you... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Child Support and Military Law for Illinois on
Q: My father was in the military all my life he never paid child support I was wondering can I get back child support
Ray Choudhry
Ray Choudhry
answered on May 8, 2017

The same answer as your previous question.

2 Answers | Asked in Child Support and Military Law for Illinois on
Q: My father was in the military all my life he never paid child support I was wondering can I get back child support

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Ray Choudhry
Ray Choudhry
answered on May 8, 2017

Child support is owed to the custodial parent not the child.

Why did your mother not collect child support.

There a million reasons why people do what they do.

Maybe they had their own side bar agreement that if he didn't get involved she wouldn't go after him for...
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