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I have a no contact no stalking order in Illinois

Michael's answer | Answered on October 13, 2015

I agree with the others - you should avoid contacting him if it is at all possible.

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Are my sisters and I, still entitled to assets of our father who never became current on child support?

Michael's answer | Answered on October 13, 2015

You and your sisters are not able to collect his past-due child support. However, your mother does have the right to try to enforce the old child...

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Can I have my parental rights terminated in the state of IL?

Michael's answer | Answered on October 13, 2015

I agree with Jeremiah. Generally, your parental rights can only be terminated (1) if there is another person willing to step not your place,...

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Cohabitation in Illinois

Michael's answer | Answered on October 13, 2015

I agree that you should discuss this issue with your attorney. There are many factors that do into a determination of conjugal cohabitation. ...

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I am a Single mother. My baby is 4 months. Does the father have unrestricted visitation for the baby?

Michael's answer | Answered on October 13, 2015

The father of your child does not have any defined rights until those rights are established by a court. The first issue is whether or not his is...

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Do I need to do a paternity test when I had a vasectomy 17 years ago? Wouldn't a current sperm count do the same thing

Michael's answer | Answered on October 12, 2015

I'm not sure I understand the issue here. If you are married and your wife had a child during your marriage, then you are presumed to be the...

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My 3 kids dad is self employed & lied about income in court. Even with evidence accepted in court judge order me to pay support

Michael's answer | Answered on October 12, 2015

Depending on when the Order was entered by the Court, you can file a motion asking the judge to reconsider the prior ruling, or you can file an...

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Company not providing w-2 or corporate tax return. I own 50%. No tax since 2013 june 2014. Wife filed divorce November 1, 2013.

Michael's answer | Answered on October 12, 2015

I agree with Jeremiah - your question is confusing and likely too complex to be answered in a simple Q + A forum such as this. You should consult...

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Do divorce attorneys always use an outside qdro firm? And then charge for this over and above their usual fees?

Michael's answer | Answered on October 12, 2015

I agree with the other attorneys. Many - although not all - attorneys use outside firms to prepare QDROs.

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Can I be sued for repossessing my car from my ex?

Michael's answer | Answered on October 12, 2015

I agree with Judy - the answer will likely depend on the terms of your divorce judgment.

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