Going throught a divorce. Do I have to file taxes with my wife if we are going through a divorce.? Can I file married single.

it seems you are confused about taxes. if you and your wife file jointly, you may not deduct the maintenance you pay her at all. but that may...

Can my mom just take me ?

if your grandparents have a court order saying you live with them, no, mom cannot take you. if there is no such court order, yes she can take...

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Claiming our dependent son.

i do not know if you will win. i suggest you file a motion to terminate the alternating arrangement. then also file a motion to continue the child...

What is Residential custody ?

shared custody and residential custody are not terms usually used in illinois. the job of the custodian is to make decisions about education,...

you should do a motion to modify your parenting time. you are only entitled to have the children on the days and times in the court order. she need...

Will the government take money from a joint checking account for back child support?

yes, the state could do a non wage garnishment to attempt to get the money owed from this account. the account holders, including your mom, will...

Our mentally challenged 13 year old grand son began living with us this school year.

i recommend that you file a petition in three pieces, called counts. one for guardianship, one for custody, one for adoption. then you settle, if...

Does military enlistment hurt or benefit the out come of custody disputes?

go see the comments on your earlier question. really, without all the facts and information, we cannot give you specific advice here. please go...

What are my rights as a sibling? I am 21 years old, married & soon to be college graduate.

if your sib is living with a parent, you cannot file a petition for custody. even if you could, surviving parents have superior rights to everyone...

Can step parents receive visitation of a child when the biological parent(non custodial)is absent temporarily for military duty?

there are two illinois appellate court opinions on this. both say yes. one is sullivan from the 1940s. one is about ten years old from the second...