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Can I get college expenses from my child's mom?

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 23, 2014

Hire a lawyer and file a petition asking mom to contribute to your son's college educational expenses. 750 ilcs 5/513 allows for this.

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I was married in Mexico about 12 years ago and I wanted to find out if I'm still married I'm not sure if we ever got divorce

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 23, 2014

You should hire an attorney and file a divorce case in Illinois in the county where you live.

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Will a judge grant a temporary custody order if parents are not living in separate residences?

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 23, 2014

Hire a lawyer and the lawyer will file a motion to set a temporary parenting schedule. You will probably have to go to mediation as well if you...

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I lived in Illinois and moved to florida last may, my husband filed for divorce and I couldn't afford one, it went to court 4/20

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 23, 2014

The judge can't appoint a lawyer for you. You need to hire one ASAP or risk being defaulted. It may be too late.

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Modifying child support to new state

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 22, 2014

Child support is based upon current net income from all sources. So if you have the income then you pay support off of it, if you aren't earning...

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My divorce was final 3 years ago, but my Ex (Who has her own apartment) continues to let herself in to my house and stay.

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 22, 2014

It sounds like she has no legal right to be there. If so why don't you change the locks on your place and call the police if she comes onto your...

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I'm getting a divorce and can't see my son what do I do as his father.

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 22, 2014

Come up with some money to hire a lawyer. File a motion in the divorce case to set up a visitation schedule for you with your son.

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I was given sole custody of my two children.

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 22, 2014

You should go talk to a lawyer. Reserved means you don't get child support now but you can file a motion to set it in the future. The matter...

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I filed change child custody, and a GAL has assigned by the court. We will have a 1st hearing next month.

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 22, 2014

Don't you have an attorney? These questions should be directed to him or her. If you don't have one, or you have one that is not responsive,...

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I'm getting a divorce and can't see my son what do I do as his father.

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 21, 2014

The best thing to do would be hire a lawyer. Don't go at this alone!

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