Questions answered by Michael Scott Schiffman

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Extremely distraught realizing I have been coerced to signature procured by duress & fraud consent to waiver my rights

Michael's answer | Answered on May 04, 2015

Sorry - I can't figure out what you are describing or what you are asking.

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Do I need an attorney for child support if he has one

Michael's answer | Answered on May 03, 2015

You can contact the state's attorney's office in the county where you live. They may be able to represent regarding child support issues. ...

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My husband is incarcerated in Illinois and I reside in Mississippi and would like to know about a divorce,

Michael's answer | Answered on May 03, 2015

I agree with the other attorneys. contact legal aid - either in Illinois or Mississippi.

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I'm married but we been serperated for eight years how do I go by getting a devioce i dont where she live now

Michael's answer | Answered on May 03, 2015

I agree with the other attorneys. Gary accurately explains the process. However, your best bet would be to retain an attorney to handle this...

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I was served discovery in cook county in a divorce case prior to receiving the other party's disclosure statement.

Michael's answer | Answered on May 03, 2015

I agree with Judy. Let your spouse's attorney know, in writing, that the request is premature, and that you will fully comply when appropriate. ...

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Hello I'm looking for some legal advice on getting full/sole custody of my 6 year old daughter. She is in my custody since birth

Michael's answer | Answered on May 03, 2015

I agree with the other lawyers. You have sole custody now. To get support, you will need a court order. Back child support will be up to the...

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If a male age 51 owes 143,000 of back child support. What is the maximum jail sentence the judge will allow?

Michael's answer | Answered on May 01, 2015

Someone who is behind in child support can be found to be in indirect civil contempt of court. If so, the judge must set a "purge" before he is...

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Post divorce decree (6 yrs.)

Michael's answer | Answered on May 01, 2015

Like the other attorneys, I agree that this will depend on the specific facts of your situation. If your attorney issued discovery requests during...

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Does child support stop if child is staying with other parent for a fee months?

Michael's answer | Answered on May 01, 2015

Child support is determined by court order. If there is an order requiring payment, then both you and your ex are required to comply. While...

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How likely would a Cook county Judge order supervised visitation to a long distance parent who has never met their young child?

Michael's answer | Answered on May 01, 2015

I agree with Judy. Generally, restrictions on visitation are only appropriate when there is a finding of likely injury or harm. However, in a...

Michael Scott Schiffman's Answers (2590)

Extremely distraught realizing I have been coerced to signature procured by duress & fraud consent to waiver my rights

Do I need an attorney for child support if he has one

My husband is incarcerated in Illinois and I reside in Mississippi and would like to know about a divorce,

I'm married but we been serperated for eight years how do I go by getting a devioce i dont where she live now

I was served discovery in cook county in a divorce case prior to receiving the other party's disclosure statement.

Hello I'm looking for some legal advice on getting full/sole custody of my 6 year old daughter. She is in my custody since birth

If a male age 51 owes 143,000 of back child support. What is the maximum jail sentence the judge will allow?

Post divorce decree (6 yrs.)

Does child support stop if child is staying with other parent for a fee months?

How likely would a Cook county Judge order supervised visitation to a long distance parent who has never met their young child?