Questions answered by Gary L. Schlesinger

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Can I sue for back child support, even though child support wasn't included in the divorce decree?

Gary's answer | Answered on September 03, 2012

it depends upon what the divorce judgement says. if it says child support is reserved, you may be able to go back. if it says child support is set...

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What rights does a child have to refuse to see a non- custodial parent after eight years of no contact ?

Gary's answer | Answered on September 02, 2012

try to explain to your daughter how important it is to tell her attorney everything. her attorney should also talk to her therapist. i do not...

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Can the judge order my spouse to move out the home because of adultery causing undue stress if i file for a legal separation?

Gary's answer | Answered on September 02, 2012

you would have to file a motion for exclusive possession of the house. 750 ilcs 5/701. there is a very recent appellate court case on this....

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How old does a child have to be to say who he wants live with father or mother

Gary's answer | Answered on September 02, 2012

the legal age is 18. younger than that, one factor is the wishes of the child. more important than which parent the child chooses is why the child...

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Do I have to pay for more than 4 years of college if court order says as long as he is a full time student ?

Gary's answer | Answered on September 02, 2012

have a lawyer review the court order that obligates you for college payments. then you may need to do a petition to terminate your obligation for...

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Can a parent legally kick out there child an three kids . An the child pays rent to the parent?

Gary's answer | Answered on September 01, 2012

hard to understand your question. if the child is 18 or over and has 3 kids, then the parent of the child has no legal responsibility to provide...

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The father of my baby is in jail facing deportation but i still want him to sign the VAP form from the health department

Gary's answer | Answered on August 31, 2012

yes to all your questions.

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Will changing my employment help me in my divorce?

Gary's answer | Answered on August 31, 2012

how can you have no money when you earn 100k and your wife earns something? that makes no sense. go hire a lawyer. you are in a contested...

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What do I expect at trial and should I avoid a trial?

Gary's answer | Answered on August 31, 2012

what you expect at trial is for her to put on her evidence, you to put on yours, then do legal arguments as to why you should win. wait for the...

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What's the first steps to filing for divorce without using an attorney?

Gary's answer | Answered on August 31, 2012

the steps are the same whether you have an attorney or not. do a petition to dissolve the marriage. both of you go to the parenting class. do a...

Gary L. Schlesinger's Answers (10831)

Can I sue for back child support, even though child support wasn't included in the divorce decree?

What rights does a child have to refuse to see a non- custodial parent after eight years of no contact ?

Can the judge order my spouse to move out the home because of adultery causing undue stress if i file for a legal separation?

How old does a child have to be to say who he wants live with father or mother

Do I have to pay for more than 4 years of college if court order says as long as he is a full time student ?

Can a parent legally kick out there child an three kids . An the child pays rent to the parent?

The father of my baby is in jail facing deportation but i still want him to sign the VAP form from the health department

Will changing my employment help me in my divorce?

What do I expect at trial and should I avoid a trial?

What's the first steps to filing for divorce without using an attorney?