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How can we get a cheap divorce in chicago????

J.'s answer | Answered on October 26, 2013

Your three choices are to endure the frustration of trying to learn how to do it yourselves, to shop around until you find a lawyer that meets your...

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Do I need a lawyer to get a divorce in chicago???

J.'s answer | Answered on October 26, 2013

No, you do not need a lawyer, but most people find it very frustrating to try to do it themselves.

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If a parent owes 10 years back child support and now has custody of 1 of the 2 minor children. Do I still have to pay child supp

J.'s answer | Answered on October 24, 2013

You can take him back to court to collect the ten years of arrears, and he can go to court to modify (or perhaps terminate) the existing order, and...

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Is alimony granted in the State of Illinois?

J.'s answer | Answered on October 24, 2013

Yes, maintenance (formerly known as alimony) is granted in IL. Section 504 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act sets forth the...

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Child support and daycare ordered by the judge.

J.'s answer | Answered on October 23, 2013

As per your present court order, you are only obligated to pay $200 per month.

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Is il. a community property state?

J.'s answer | Answered on October 22, 2013

Illinois is an equitable division state, not a community property state.

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Can a non custodial parent lower the state requirement child support amount? He has a job, and had an increase in pay.

J.'s answer | Answered on October 21, 2013

You should receive statutory guideline child support PLUS a healthy contribution from him for your daycare, school, and child's activity expenses....

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How do I come to an agreement on 3 properties that all are upside down? What do I do? How do I handle child support obligation?

J.'s answer | Answered on October 21, 2013

You question cannot be answered properly until many other facts are provided. Your best bet is to consult in person with a divorce lawyer. He or...

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If you dismiss a divorce and you had a temporary child support I know it stops what happens to what I already paid

J.'s answer | Answered on October 20, 2013

I cannot imagine that the law in OH, or that of any other state, would ever require the repayment of child support under the circumstances you...

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I have a child in common and have been to court for establishment of child custody and support.

J.'s answer | Answered on October 20, 2013

The passage of time itself will not help you. The witness' testimony may help you, but this depends on the credibility of the witness. As attorneys...

J. Richard Kulerski's Answers (4918)

How can we get a cheap divorce in chicago????

Do I need a lawyer to get a divorce in chicago???

If a parent owes 10 years back child support and now has custody of 1 of the 2 minor children. Do I still have to pay child supp

Is alimony granted in the State of Illinois?

Child support and daycare ordered by the judge.

Is il. a community property state?

Can a non custodial parent lower the state requirement child support amount? He has a job, and had an increase in pay.

How do I come to an agreement on 3 properties that all are upside down? What do I do? How do I handle child support obligation?

If you dismiss a divorce and you had a temporary child support I know it stops what happens to what I already paid

I have a child in common and have been to court for establishment of child custody and support.