You have asked a very intelligent question. Surprisingly, your curiosity exceeds that of most lawyers. They did not give us the answer to your...

Does having joint legal and physical custody mean that child support can be reduced?

Under our present law, 50-50 parenting time does not automatically call for a reduction of child support. However, many judges (and even some...

I have a divorce attorney case management set 10-30-2013 said I did not have to attend I called on nov 4 left mess still no res

Discuss this with your attorney, and do not worry about anything your husband has to say about court dates. The spouses do not have to be present...

Joint bank account and pending divorce

As a joint tenant, he would have the right to withdraw all of the funds in the account. However, this does not mean that you are out of luck. He...

Can I lose custody for not obeying an agreed order?

All you are facing now are contempt charges, so concentrate on them. You would do well to have a lawyer represent you in order to protect you from...

Am I required to be at school activities?

Your ex is dead wrong. You are not obligated to attend these events and your inability to do so cannot be held against you.

Child support modification

A newborn child will not affect your child support obligation. The court won't consider it at all. In order to get a modification, you must be able...

Maintenance varies from case to case and is determined by the specific facts of each case. Many factors are considered, and you have mentioned only...

I'm trying to find out the percentage of alimony in the state of IL, I have researched it and can't find anything.

There is no set percentage, and t is unreasonable for him to demand an answer in such a limited time frame. At the very least, you owe it to...

How do I obtain a judgment, if possible, on a financial agreement if my spouse is unresponsive to court notices?

For the relief you are seeking, you are better off amending your legal separation case to one of divorce . Without your husband's consent, it is...

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