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How can he get more time with his son? How can he make sure the mother won't keep harassing him?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 18, 2015

It sounds like your boyfriend needs to retain a lawyer and file a paternity action to establish his rights. He should hire an attorney to do so. ...

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I was set for mediation but now i am not being allowed visitation?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 18, 2015

Step 1: You need a lawyer asap. If he is threatening to withhold visitation you potentially need to get a motion filed and get this into court...

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I have been separated for three years. I would like to get divorced. We have no children together, but I have a daughter.

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 16, 2015

You need a lawyer for this. Get it done the right way. The law presumes that a child born during the marriage is born to you and your husband.

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Can the ncp get full custody when he's been an absent father?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 16, 2015

There's always a chance anything can happen in this field and there are no guarantees. What you need to do is hire a good lawyer to represent you...

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Is it possible to have a Hague convention case in Canada based on granted motion for paternity testing here in Illinois?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 16, 2015

Um, yes. You need to hire a lawyer asap and get moving on this. This is a very complicated issue that needs to be addressed by a good lawyer. ...

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Can i file for full custody of my child and not allow the father to have visitation days?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 16, 2015

Unless you want child support set up then there isn't much for you to do at this time.

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My boyfriend and I broke up. He chose to move out. We have a child together. What do I do now?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 16, 2015

Hire an attorney and file a paternity action to set up child support and other financial obligations for him. Consult with an attorney. Avvo is a...

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I have decided to get a divorce but I haven't told my husband. We have a child together, can I move to a different state?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 16, 2015

I agree in that you should consult with a family law attorney as soon as possible. Many lawyers offer free consults and avvo is a good place to...

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New maintenance guidelines and my ongoing case

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 15, 2015

Well it depends on what her income is and what your income is. The best way to fight it is to hire a good lawyer.

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Is it possible to establish paternity in Illinois without having an order of child support?

Joseph's answer | Answered on March 14, 2015

I agree with Judy, hire private counsel and get paternity established. Many lawyers in dupage county offer free consults. Avvo is a good place to...

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