Yes, if the proceeds constitute a "capital gain," and child support has yet to be calculated and a court will determine his net income using the...

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Could I get a restraining order against my soon-to-be ex husband even though I am technically still married to him?

In McHenry County, the organization called "Turning Point" has offices right in the courthouse, and they will help you prepare and file your...

What rights do I have as a single mother in Illinois?

You're free to go -- you don't need to do anything specific (legally) other than get out of there. Once you're settled, you will probably want to...

Attorney lied in pretrial and in a hearing regarding e x-wifes financials. Worth filing a compliant?

If you can establish that the evidentiary basis for your wife's maintenance order was fraudulent or constituted perjury, consider filing a motion...

Children's camp payment question

It sounds like per your agreement, you two have to divide the costs of day camp, but don't have to divide the cost of overnight camp, and you chose...

Do I have to pay half of all my daughters tournament expenses, such as gas, feeding her, and hotel?

I agree with Judy -- this sounds unreasonable, but your settlement agreement may provide for this. If your agreement simply says you divide the...

In a custody case can I strike a fathers request for a 4 year old to have an in camera interview?

I agree with the other attorneys that you have the right idea, but probably not the right tool in mind. A thought -- has the judge appointed a GAL...

If i have a Child support order thru the state and the father does not pay and Can i sue for Back Child support that is owed.

Yes, you can enforce the order that requires him to pay child support. Not to split hairs, but that would not be to "sue" him for it. Instead,...

Can my xhusband get a divorce with out me knowing

He could have, by serving you via publication in a publication (like a newspaper) you did not see. If you know the county in which he would have...

I have an emergency order of protection against me. Can my wife rehash old allegations from an old petition?

Yes, she can put in old allegations in this recent petition -- because the old petition was never heard and ruled upon. If it were, and a judge...