Modifying child support

If you disagree with what your ex states his income is, you can challenge his statement of income. If you have sought a modification through the...

How to get a court ordered paternity test when another party has already signed birth certificate of said child

Generally speaking, you would want to file a paternity, custody, and parenting time action with the court. Often times, people will stipulate to...

How do I get sole parentage of my son if father is MIA?

I agree with Mr. Bodzin regarding custody. If you want sole legal custody, you just need to ask for it in your divorce -- which might require you...

Is the support after 40 years with my having never worked usually until I get married again or until I cohabitate?

Remarriage or cohabitation does not automatically end spousal support. It creates a basis for your ex-husband to go back to court and ask that...

If child in high school turns 18, does old parenting schedule still apply for calculating support?

I agree that you should modify your child support order based on your current circumstances. You should be able to do this through the Department...

Can a stalking order be removed

It depends on who is seeking to have it removed and on what grounds. With a stalking order that old, the time for appeal has ended. If the...

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My husband is emotionally abusive to me. I have 3 children. I have been home with them for 18 years. Will I get custody of them?

Custody of children is determined by what is in the children's best interests. Typically, a judge will keep children with their primary caregiver...