In Illinois if my sons father owes back child support can I sue him in civil court ?

If everyone is in Illinois and there is an Illinois order, then you need to enforce the child support order. This is not a separate law suit, but...

Your question is much too big. There are several classes in law school that try to train lawyers to answer that question and you're unlikely to...

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Can I file for a downward modification of child support if ex-wife has not allowed any contact with children for 9 years?

If your divorce was in New York and your ex still lives in New York, then this is a question for a New York lawyer. In Illinois, I would strongly...

I have a child custody case, appearing in court, starting next month. Need some help please.

You need to consult with an attorney where you can go over all the relevant facts and circumstances. Its unclear what schedule is in place and the...

Am I entitled to my husband's 401k if we've been married for 8.5 years?

Anything acquired during the marriage would be part of the marital estate and subject to division in the divorce. So, if the 401(k) was earned...

I need to know how to calculate net income for IL child support

I think many of the answers may have missed your question. Your MSA says you will pay the net of your unemployment dependent allowance. This is...

I have joint custody of my son who is 11 but he lives with his dad most of the time....

Your son's threat is concerning in multiple ways. I would suggest trying to work with the other parent to get the child into counseling as such a...

Divorce lawyer filed to pull out and divorce is almost over!!

Well, yes -- you can object to her withdrawal. I don't know how you know there are only two court dates left unless the case is set for trial. ...

I am and have been in jail for the past 5 years but my child support still increases. How can I stop at least the interest from

You need to file a motion to modify child support. A motion to abate child support and a motion to modify child support are different. An...

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Moving out of state

You will need to seek leave of the court to move out of Illinois. The court will decide whether to grant a petition to remove a minor child based...