Child custody/visitation interim

Gary's answer is right on the mark. Give him advanced notice that you do not agree to this without a court order that clearly lays out each...

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

The answers provided by the other attorneys are on mark. However, understand that the 32% is a "guideline" number. Although courts don't...

I can not afford GAL. Do I have any alternative?

Based on what you have written I am sure that a Guardian ad Litem or a Child's Representative will be appointed. You will have to contribute...

Selected as the best answer

Child Support - Self-employed

Until a motion to modify is filed by either you or the residential parent your support will remain the same amount as what was ordered in the last...

Question about withholding

You can go down to the courthouse and file a Notice of Motion and a Motion to enter a Support Order and a Notice to Withhold. You will be required...

I represent myself in a child custody case. Does setting a trial date mean we go straight to trial or is there a pre-trial part?

You have an excellent Judge. She will try to help the two of you reach a resolution on your own if possible. If there is a GAL you should...

How can i get my child support re figured in illinois without paying an attorney a lot of money?

Agree with many of the comments below. If the Father is still in Iowa your best bet may be to go through the Lake County States Attorney Child...

Do I have to use my child support to provide clothing for the father?

As a general rule the child support that you receive is suppose to go to providing clothing for the child. The issue of if the jacket is too small...

Can i file for full custody or a modification in GA when my divorce was in IL?

As a general rule the child's 'home state' is the state with the proper jurisdiction (power) to determine the issue. The child's home state is...