Son is going to live with his father. His father is behind on child support. Can he collect from me with him owing?

Child support is owed to who has the child. Your past due support is still owed to you even though you will owe support to him now. What you can...

Do you have to pay the fee for a lawyer for your ex spouse in family court if you’ve already had an uncontested divorce?

There is a statute that allows a party to request the the other party is ordered to contribute to her attorney fees. This is within the judge's...

I want to file a petition of custody, and I need to know if I'm legally eligible. my situation is kind of gray

with all of these legal entities recognizing you as the father you should be cleared to file your petition. You should go to the courthouse and...

Can my son’s dad take him over night and out of my care if he’s breastfed?

A court is not going to make decisions for you like should you stop breast feeding. A court could tell you to bottle the milk and allow parenting...

I was recently divorce in November. Child support is reserved. What happens if I start making money more money than them.?

Your question is a little confusing. If you believe that there has been a change in circumstances that would put you in a position to want to...

DCFS took our child. We closed the case by letting the fosters take custody after 3 years.What will happen if we have future kid

You gave your child up for adoption even though you had completed your service plan because you felt this was in the best interest of your child. ...

you NEVER have to take what the State offers. No one can force you to plea, that is a decision that you must make voluntarily. What this sounds...

I have primary custody and I live in Illinois and I want move to Wisconsin. I have a new job and I am getting married.

couple of things that you can do. If you are moving less than 25 miles, you don't need permission from anyone, you can just move. However, if the...

Got caught stealing from Walmart i have a clean record no money for a lawyer will i go to jail?

If this was your first offense it is very unlikely that you will have any jail time associated with your sentence. A normal first offense for a...

How can I increase the arrearage payment?My children are 34 and 35.$30k is owed. His SS check is 2300. I get 96month

In order to get an increased payment on the arrearage you can draft an order and have him sign it as agreed and take it to court to be filed yourself.