How can I get child support an back child support for my son and myself?

Retroactive (back to an earlier date) of child support is allowed under the paternity statute with certain criteria. Under the divorce statute you...

At what age can a child tell a judge which parent they choose to have physical custody over them?

There are rumors out in the community that a child gets to choose which parent he wants to live with when he is 12...14...10...etc. A child cannot...

I-761 waiver please help

Consider talking to a GOOD immigration attorney as there are special rights to victims of violence.

Any legal precedent to go after my ex-wife on criminal/civil charges given the extreme ramifications my divorce has resulted in.

To go after someone for criminal charges they had to have committed a crime and the State pursues criminal charges.

You should note that an attorney no longer represents his client 30 days after the judgment was entered unless hired again.

What are your fees in a divorce?

I am going to assume you were really asking about the "retainer fee" and what that means. An attorney takes a retainer fee so that they don't have...

I have 2 separate orders, each for 2 children. Can I be required to pay 56% of my income?

If a modification is allowed, first child support case would be 28% and second case would be 28% of the remaining amount after paying the first...

Can a 13 year old get emancipated in the state of IL?

To become emancipated, a person must be self supporting and capable of making proper decisions about their finances and care.

Can I do whatever I want that I feel is no problem at 17 with a baby?Also can I move out whenever I feel like at 17 with a baby?

Your mother can file for guardianship of the baby. You made yourself sound like a little girl and not an adult able to make adult decisions. I...

Does my ex making me look bad with silly mistakes I made the first 9 months we were separated effect custody?

When the court chooses primary parenting between two parents, then the mental health (addictions) of a parent do count as well as each parent's...