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What is MOTHER'S MOT, FOR SUPPORT ?

Gary's answer | Answered on September 16, 2012

if you are the father of the pregnant girl, you owe nothing now. if you are the father of the unborn child, you will owe support for that...

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I can file a motion with the courts because my ex refuses to choose a dentist or orthodontist in-network?

Gary's answer | Answered on September 16, 2012

have a lawyer carefully read your divorce papers to see what they say about in or out of network providers. most likely, there is nothing about...

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In Illinois, as the non-custodial parent, if I try to seek custody and lose, can my parental rights be taken away?

Gary's answer | Answered on September 16, 2012

no, it is not true at all. rather than listening to non lawyers tell you items they know or heard, go see a lawyer. you will need one to do the...

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Can my parental rights be terminated if I sign guardianship over to my aunt

Gary's answer | Answered on September 16, 2012

no. but they could be if you do not visit your child, support your child, be involved in the life of your child. then your aunt could file an...

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I share joint custody with my ex. If he moves out of state, do I have restrictions on moving still?

Gary's answer | Answered on September 16, 2012

once he leaves illinois, getting court permission for you to leave will be much easier. go see a lawyer.

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How can a father gain full custody of his daughter after the mother gave up her rights & the grandparents have full guardianship

Gary's answer | Answered on September 16, 2012

this is not a simple issue. is the father legally the father? did he sign the voluntary acknowledgment or not? if not, is there a court order...

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My wife and I are going through a divorce. We have one child together and there are two older children 12 and 15 from

Gary's answer | Answered on September 16, 2012

do not take legal advice from spouses even if they are hot shot divorce attorneys and your's is not. i think the demand is excessive. there is...

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How do I object to a motion for an evaluation for the opposing attorney

Gary's answer | Answered on September 15, 2012

the answer to your question is that you do not object to a motion, you file a written response to it admitting or denying the various paragraphs....

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Girlfriend has 3 kids and I'm thinking about taking the next step.

Gary's answer | Answered on September 14, 2012

if you do not adopt them, you have no rights or responsibilities concerning them. there is no father figure law in illinois. stay tuned. one may...

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In Illinois am I required to pay afterschool care for a 12 year old, about to turn 13 to his grandfather who he also lives with?

Gary's answer | Answered on September 14, 2012

you only need to pay if there is a court order for you to pay. if no such order, do not pay.

Gary L. Schlesinger's Answers (10834)

What is MOTHER'S MOT, FOR SUPPORT ?

I can file a motion with the courts because my ex refuses to choose a dentist or orthodontist in-network?

In Illinois, as the non-custodial parent, if I try to seek custody and lose, can my parental rights be taken away?

Can my parental rights be terminated if I sign guardianship over to my aunt

I share joint custody with my ex. If he moves out of state, do I have restrictions on moving still?

How can a father gain full custody of his daughter after the mother gave up her rights & the grandparents have full guardianship

My wife and I are going through a divorce. We have one child together and there are two older children 12 and 15 from

How do I object to a motion for an evaluation for the opposing attorney

Girlfriend has 3 kids and I'm thinking about taking the next step.

In Illinois am I required to pay afterschool care for a 12 year old, about to turn 13 to his grandfather who he also lives with?