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Who has the legal ruling decision wen my mom and dad share a home that m dad owned before they married and my mom doesn't want me there but my dad said I'm allowed to be there. Legally can I be there?
She stated she disagreed with the amount. She wasn’t aware the tru-up starts day of filing divorce agreement. Check was significantly less than she expected. She threatened to and then the ripped check up. She gave me a pic to prove it.
answered on Jan 25, 2020
Send her an email or a certified letter offering to go halves with her on an independent accountant or divorce lawyer to calculate the amount that the true-up requires. Otherwise, you don't have to do anything until she files a Petition to hold you in contempt of court. Then, you can show the... View More 
I would like to change my child’s last name to my last name. Their dad and I were never married, we don’t have any court order custody agreement, and he’s always been in and out of her life and not financially responsible. I was informed by him about 6 months ago that he has started the... View More
answered on Jan 23, 2020
It can be done through the courts, but you will be required to provide notice of the court proceeding to the child's father. Be prepared to show it is in the best interest of the child to change the name.
answered on Jan 15, 2020
If you are not married to the father then you need to file a Petition to Determine the Father Child Relationship. Paternity will be established and then you can get a child support order entered. Parenting time and decision making will also be addressed by the court.
Can I be the one getting it now I'm of age and live on my own and have lived on my own since I was 17
answered on Jan 13, 2020
You legally became an adult on your 18th birthday. Child support normally stops on the child's 18th birthday or graduation from high school, whichever is later. There are exceptions if you're disabled or if your parent has been ordered to contribute to your higher education (college, etc.).
Written and signed by the custodial parent and stamped and signed by the Kane County Court on 1-12-07. My job finally stopped child support payments on 12-26-19 after realizing they were in violation of the court order termination date. The custodial parent wants to take me back to court to... View More
answered on Jan 12, 2020
You should not have to pay any backpay but the other party can file a Petition for Contribution for College Expenses. This can be done only the child is going to college. If he is working and not going to college, he is emancipated and you will not have to pay any more child support for him.
Paid Thru workman compensation of a check of 60% of my previous salary. I had a child support order for $210 a week but due to the fact that I was hurt and no longer getting paid from the job those payments stopped. I paid my Kids mom $110 a week since I was injured because I was only getting 60%... View More
answered on Jan 12, 2020
You cannot change the amount of child support owed without a court order modifying it. So even if your income was reduced, you still owe the child support per the court order. At the time of your injury, you should have petitioned the court to modify the child support order. The child's mother... View More
My son deleted the pics but she shared his with someone at school - not sure how far it's gone. He doesn't even know why he did it, is ashamed, will never do it again but has been getting bullied. We talked to his therapist but she was only helpful for his mental health. I am not sure... View More
answered on Jan 10, 2020
As a practical matter you don't need a lawyer until the police or the school gets actively involved in the situation.
In the meantime, think of all the TV dramas you've seen where someone is warned "You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used... View More
My ex and I originally compromised on our initial child support agreement. He offered a generous amount until the youngest of 4 kids was 18. I had always been stay at home mom. Because of his generosity (no calculations or % when it was still law), I did not seek maintenance. Then when oldest is... View More
answered on Jan 10, 2020
It is probably too late to seek maintenance, although you may have a very slim chance by arguing you and your ex were mistaken as to the facts involved when you made your choice. A judge can consider (and award) college expenses and can take into account the added expense of raising a disabled... View More
My grandma is 89 she has symptoms of dementia to my knowledge she has not been formally diagnosed by her physician her physician will not speak to me because he does not have a release to do so anytime anyone tries to help my grandma with anything she gets irate and violent she does not have a... View More
answered on Jan 8, 2020
I'm so sorry to hear of what's been going on.
You're right that this sounds like a guardianship issue. You should contact an estate or guardianship attorney in or near your town, as soon as you can, to get the process started.
I hope for the best for you all!
Her legal guardians have taken my daughter from me, filed an emergency motion in Illinois stating to the Judge that they are deciding who speaks/ sees to her, and that they would deny any contact from both parents. My ex (her father) was released from jail with 2 counts of continuous family... View More
answered on Jan 6, 2020
Sounds like there was a case pending in Illinois. If there is an order there contact an attorney in that county in that state. Good luck!
I dont have extra money for lawyer. The court system has laughed at me and told me I'm no good for my son and without a license I cant properly raise our son. I need help pro bono. Our son needs me like he needs his mother. His mom dont work. Refuses to, and judge put in order that I'm... View More
answered on Jan 3, 2020
There are attorneys that offer paid coaching and drafting services.
answered on Jan 2, 2020
It sounds like you're having a custody issue. I would contact a family law attorney in your area and further discuss your situation with them.
My ex-wife is employed by a ligation and personal injury attorney in the state of Missouri. He represents her at no charge in the state of Illinois where our case has been initiated. Is it a conflict of interest for him to represent her?
answered on Jan 2, 2020
If he was your boss it would be a conflict of interest. If he's her boss it is not.
Mom doesn’t work so she does not have money to pay child support but she’s married & her husband has a job. Does child support take in to consideration her husbands income for child support?
answered on Dec 30, 2019
No, her husband's income cannot be used to determine her child support obligation.
My ex has been alienating me from my son since he was a year old. Telling him to call me "Uncle". She told me I can be his father when she gets child support. Any visitation I had with him, she felt the need to supervise personally and I was only able to visit with him for 2 hour... View More
answered on Dec 17, 2019
You'll need to have a lawyer see the papers the sheriff served on before he or she can tell you what they are and what you should do about them. The lawyer can also give you advice about your rights to see your son and whether or not your ex could legally take him to Florida. A lawyer needs... View More
We have been going back and forth to court several times, he does not follow the orders and once the state takes the money out of his check a few times he quits the job. I have pictures that show he is doing roofing jobs, he also owns several expensive cars he is selling. What can I do to help get... View More
answered on Dec 16, 2019
If doing it on your own hasn't worked, hire an attorney to file a Petition for Rule to Show Cause. This asks the court to hold your ex in contempt. If you win, the court has to order your ex to pay your attorney fees in Illinois. If it was me, I'd be asking the court to have him sign over... View More
I reside in the state of Illinois and I am a victim of domestic violence (emotional, physical and verbal). My abuser is my child's father. Four days ago, I finally gained the courage to file a police report against the father of my child after he assaulted me once more in front of my infant... View More
answered on Dec 14, 2019
You need more advice than an attorney can adequately provide without an in-person interview. Please, for the sake of yourself and your child, make an appointment with a family law lawyer. He or she ask the questions needed to give you advice. If you don't know who to call, contact a local... View More
IF THE FATHER HAS NOT MADE CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS OR SEEN THE KIDS IN OVER A YEAR CAN I RELOCATE IF I HAVE AN EVICTION NOTICE CAN I LEAVE STATE WITH EXTENDED FAMILY ?
answered on Dec 9, 2019
Not without a court order giving you permission. It's more complicated than it sounds -- don't try to do it without a lawyer's help. While you're in court you should consider asking the judge to hold your ex in contempt for not paying child support.
She continues to try to speak for him and will take it as far as acting as she is him in text messages from his phone. I have expressed I would prefer that our conversations are phone calls so I know I am relying information to the right parent, but have recently received a text message from her... View More
answered on Nov 25, 2019
You need to file a petition with the court requesting that the father only communicate with you and not through third parties. Also, the court can determine the method of communication between you and the father and require him to always inform you of the location of your daughter.
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