It is important to get trial dates and deadlines sooner rather than later. Most judges are not impressed with lawyers who stall for the sake if...

What factors are considered grounds for changing child support and alimony payment in addition to changing child residential ar.

This is a very complex fact pattern. Generally the court is looking for a substantial change in income to modify a previous child support award....

Does my a child support offer to my ex meet illinois child support guidelines?

Your offer appears to be below Illinois guidelines. However, if both parties agree on the terms and have a well-written order explaining the basis...

How long must I keep my ex-husbands property in my home post-divorce until it is considered abandoned?

The exact wording of your agreement about the transfer of that personal property matters. I would want to see precisely how the requirement is...

Child support at 18

It does sound to me like there may be an error in the order, assuming your son has both graduated high school and turned 18 in Sept of 2018, then...

Getting a divorce, can I get him off my pensions that I am currently receiving?

If these are marital assets, they may be divided by the court at the conclusion of the divorce pursuant to a Qualified Domestic Relations Order...

I recently agreed to an ongoing joint custody giving father residential. He now wants 32% child support. Am I required to pay?

Chances are you will be required to make a specific monthly contribution as child support. This is frequently, but not always, roughly equivalent...

My husband just informed me that he is having an affair and wants a divorce. is it better for me to file for divorce first?

It is often, but not always, my preference to have my client be the petitioner and "set the table" for what the discussions will be about. Having...

Motion for reconsideration- Day care expenses

While it is technically feasible to file a motion to reconsider, they are not often successful for the reasons set forth in the other responses. My...

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How long do I need to be separated before I can file for divorce?

There is actually no waiting period for filing regardless of whether you are filing based upon irreconcilable differences or fault grounds. You...