Can a law firm i hired to represent me in a family law issue freeze my bank accounts for nonpayment?

If you agreed to be liable for the account then they may be able to seek a judgment against you. Your husband and you can dispute the claim for...

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I have a friend she lives in bulgaria her husband lives in bulgaria also she wants a divorce can she come to usa and divorce him

In order to qualify for a divorce in Illinois, the court has to have subject matter jurisdiction and (generally) personal jurisdiction. The actual...

Have a case management conference comin, she wants more money for braces, glasses, etc, she recently got a dui, do i bring it up

Custody, visitation and support are separate issues. Your ex-wife's DUI will have little or nothing to do with whether your divorce judgment...

Can a non custodial parent claim child care expenses on their tax return?

No. Only the custodial parent can qualify for the child and dependent care credit, even if the non-custodial parent claims the dependent exemption.

How long do i have to stay on house arrest for a civil contemt for child support if im not able to pay the contemt charge im not

I'm going to answer slightly differently. Your situation is unclear. If you were found in indirect civil contempt and the court set a purge at a...

How is child support calculated when his income is primarily commission based (mortgage banker)?

I think the question boils down to process. The father is clearly subject to Illinois law and you should be pursuing tax returns, 1099s, W-2s and...

Is there a such thing as child support fraud??

Generally, child support actually paid for other children is a deduction from net income in future net income calculations. I assume from your...

Never tried to get child support before. Now child is 18, can I try now to get it for educational expenses (college)?

Consult with an attorney. If this is a paternity case, the clock is ticking. The timing of this case could affect how much assistance you can get...

How does current retirement income get compared to future retirement income (IRAs, 401k's) in division of assets?

Generally speaking, all assets earned during the marriage are marital property. 401(k)s and IRAs are relatively easy to value as they have a...

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What is the purpose of an order of protection, when they can just continue to violate it?

Contacting you by phone in violation of an order of protection is a criminal act. You need to report each and every incident to the police. You...