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answered on May 18, 2021
If you have an Illinois divorce, your papers CANNOT say that no parent is to pay child support. The most it could say along this line is that Child Support is Reserved. This means that either party can come back to court after the divorce to establish a child support obligation.
He will seek for full custody of my son. And will make things hard for him to sign divorce papers. I really need guidance. And and idea of how much will this cost me.
answered on Feb 20, 2021
The best guidance I can suggest is for you to contact a local divorce lawyer, and explain ALL of the facts to him/her. You really have not provided us with enough info to assist you properly. It is not uncommon for a bully-type husband to make the threat about custody. Divorce lawyers hear this... View More 
answered on Jan 28, 2021
Yes, unless they file a Petition with the court to suspend the support while they incapacitated. Without such a filing, the support continues to be due.
Should I be concerned about them taking my children and how do I prepare for this transition?
answered on Jan 23, 2021
Yes. You should be concerned.
DCFS and the local State's Attorney's Office in the County where you live could conclude that you placed your children at risk of harm and screen the case into juvenile court for a judge to make that determination.
There, you'll need a... View More
My my ex wife and child live in Illinois, that’s were the divorce took place. I remarried, so has she, but I have 3 children with my current wife ages 5, 3 and a 7 month old, we live in Florida. I want to lower my child support. Is having 3 kids (this adds a lot More expenses) a substantial... View More
answered on Dec 29, 2020
Yes you can seek a modification. One child can often be enough to change amount and meet the substantial and continuing change requirement, and will most likely cross that threshold, unless you are a high wage earner. There are other factors to consider and requesting modification doesnt always... View More
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
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