Why would a woman request the man take a paternity test when he is going for custody and raised the kids since the beginning

If the DNA test shows that you are not the biological father, it will be more difficult, but not impossible, for you to win custody. Consult a...

If my husband is incarcerated due to non payment of child support does he have to pay the full amount owed to be released?

Child support is considered vested when due, and cannot be reduced or forgiven/ It will remain collectable, and if the child was ever on food...

Can I sign my rights away on my children?

It depends on what you mean by "sign my rights away". If you mean agree to give the mother sole legal and physical custody, you certainly can. ...

If you are charged with second offense DUI and found guilty, there is mandatory jail time. You need an attorney.

Could I get emancipated being 16 and pregnant ?

It is highly unlikely that a Judge would emancipate a 16 year old child. If you feel you are being abused, you may contact the Department of Child...

What can i do if cps returned me back into an emotional and verbal abusive home and i am afraid?

He can hire a lawyer to sue for custody. It may be necessary to transfer the case from Youth Court to Chancery Court. He should consult a local...

How was my husbands license suspended while he was actively paying child support ?

You need to discuss this with a lawyer licensed and practicing in Illinois.

Mother of child is refusing visitation with father what are the rights for this situation

If he has a court order for visitation, he can file a contempt action to enforce his rights. If not, he can sue to establish paternity (if not...

How can I get a divorce quickly and legally pretty fast when my husband will not sign papers or pertisapate at all?

Your only option if he will not sign is to sue him for a fault based divorce, if you have a probable fault ground, such as adultery, habitual cruel...

Unpaid alimony can be filed as a claim against the estate. You have a limited time to file your claim, so contact a local attorney to discuss this...