If a petition for contempt on a divorce case is filed and defendant doesn’t show can maintenance payments be discontinued.

Based upon the small amount of facts you have provided, the answer is NO. The alimony obligation is independent and would have nothing to do with...

What are the ramifications for my child's father not paying backpay for childcare expenses?

Yes, there is something that you can do. You go back to the same court and file a Motion for Rule to Show Cause as to why your ex should not be...

In Illinois can I be awarded 2 year waiting period on a marriage of 8 yrs plus?

I don't know what you mean by "waiting period" because there are NO waiting periods in Illinois when it comes to divorce.

If both parents have a court ordered agreement for custody can you file for child support after the fact?

Yes, if she can prove that a substantial change of circumstance has occurred. This would be largely dependent upon other facts of your case that...

Yes, you can do both in one Petition, but it would have to be a two count Petition. Simply label each item for which you are seeking relief as its...

Can I expunge or waive child support in arreas and or also because my kids are well over 18yrs old?

You cannot waive a right that belongs to someone else. Expungement is a term that is limited to criminal law. Your child support arrears are in the...

Can a husband filing for divorce maintain the house?

From the facts you have provided (I can only guess that the home was purchased during the marriage), both spouses are entitled to his or her...

How do you seperate a property that's under a quit claim deed in a divorce?

You use another quit claim deed transferring sole title from one of you to the other.

What options are available to me to try to collect back due child support even though my daughter is an adult?

It's your case, it's your money, and letting it fall through the cracks is your fault. 100% your fault, and no one else's. Only you were in a...

You do NOT have to be separated even one second if both parties agree to the divorce. If one party resists getting divorced, then there must be a...