Questions answered by Roger William Stelk

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Response to petition for dissolution in Illinois filed after the 30 day period. Would a motion to strike/dismiss be granted?

Roger's answer | Answered on April 10, 2015

It is unlikely that a judge would strike a late-filed Response and default your future ex-spouse. Judges avoid defaults, if they can. It is time to...

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If my ex made more last year than originally claimed, can I receive retroactive support?

Roger's answer | Answered on April 10, 2015

That would depend on the wording of the child support order. Does it allow for a true-up after the actual income is disclosed? A modification...

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Woman/mother wants to visit Mexico with 3 yr old child, against JPA (Joint Parenting Agreemt).

Roger's answer | Answered on April 01, 2015

A judge can allow it. Whether he/she will depends on many factors all of which will center on what is in the best interests of the child. Your...

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My lease stipulates that a tenant must give 30 days notice prior to vacating the premises. My tenant did not give me 30 days

Roger's answer | Answered on March 31, 2015

You should take your lease to a landlord/tenant attorney and after he/she has reviewed it, ask the same question.

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If three people buy a property and two die is the spouse of one of the decest entitle to the property when purchased before wife

Roger's answer | Answered on March 18, 2015

That will depend on how the parties took title. Joint tenants with rights of survivorship or tenants in common? Take the deed that put them in...

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How can I prove permanent alimony is harmful while on work disability ?

Roger's answer | Answered on March 16, 2015

Your question is lacking detail. Have you already been ordered to pay permanent maintenance via a judgment? If so, how long ago? Speak to your...

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My son is fourteen years old and wants to live with me but his mom won't let him there is no actual custody established what do

Roger's answer | Answered on March 15, 2015

You have left out some facts. Are you married to the mother? If not, has parentage been established ? Take your situation to a family lawyer for...

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We both have joint ownership of the house but mortgage loan is just in my name. Can I be forced to pay the entire loan

Roger's answer | Answered on March 15, 2015

It can do anything it finds equitable. However, it would seem like it would be rather inequitable to divide assets and saddle only one with debt. ...

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Where to find a reputable Investor to sell my home

Roger's answer | Answered on March 15, 2015

A real estate agent and real estate attorney may be two valuable assets.

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Does my dad have to do anything with the will? Mom died, and everything stays with him till he dies

Roger's answer | Answered on March 14, 2015

Your dad should minimally meet with a probate attorney. The original will needs to be filed with the clerk of court. That may be all that is...

Roger William Stelk's Answers (491)

Response to petition for dissolution in Illinois filed after the 30 day period. Would a motion to strike/dismiss be granted?

If my ex made more last year than originally claimed, can I receive retroactive support?

Woman/mother wants to visit Mexico with 3 yr old child, against JPA (Joint Parenting Agreemt).

My lease stipulates that a tenant must give 30 days notice prior to vacating the premises. My tenant did not give me 30 days

If three people buy a property and two die is the spouse of one of the decest entitle to the property when purchased before wife

How can I prove permanent alimony is harmful while on work disability ?

My son is fourteen years old and wants to live with me but his mom won't let him there is no actual custody established what do

We both have joint ownership of the house but mortgage loan is just in my name. Can I be forced to pay the entire loan

Where to find a reputable Investor to sell my home

Does my dad have to do anything with the will? Mom died, and everything stays with him till he dies