Termination of Child Support Post Adoption?

Child support should stop automatically stop. However, it may be necessary to have an order entered in domestic relations court (as opposed to the...

It is possible to do this. However, the arrangement cannot be irrevocable because child support is always subject to mofificiation. Ultimately,...

As a general rule, the court will not retroactively modify child support. However, your situation will depend on the pleadings filed and orders...

What can I do to ensure that my last name is either the surname or a part of the surname?

That will be an issue decided by a judge. Before anything, you will need to be legally established as the father of the child. If you have not...

What are my options?

It is possible to get a divorce without knowing where your husband is. This is known as a divorce by publication. It can be a relatively simple...

Emergency Custody of daughter

You can petition for an emergency change of "custody" (even though that term is no longer used) at any time. It is up in the air whether the judge...

What is the time limit to modify a divorce decree

That will depend on what you want to modify. Issues relating to children - e.g., support, parenting time, parenting responsibilities, etc. - are...

How much does a basic divorce cost?

I agree with the others - there is no way to answer your question. When you hire a lawyer, you will be paying for attorney's fees (for the...

How fast can I get a divorce if my spouse lives in California and I resign in Illinois?

This will depend on many factors. If everything is settled by agreement, and if your spouse will sing-off on all of the necessary paperwork, the...

What can be done in situation when father hides his income in order to avoid child support? How can I proof he works for cash?

There is no one way to do this, but there are many approached including looking at his expenses and spending, imputing income, looking to the needs...