Can you have a custody and support order entered while living separately, but not legally separating or filing for divorce?

It is possible to get a legally enforceable arrangement for the payment of child support. However, to establish enforceable rules relating to...

When get married is my income taken for child support?

The mere fact of his remarriage should not impact his your husband's child support obligation. Also, she cannot get any of your income tax...

If we have a court order for child support and my ex loses his job does he still owe while he's unemployed?

Unless your child support order says something to the contrary (very unusual), child support continues to accrue unless and until a court order is...

Mother fled her home state and filed a protection order and used a false name for my grandson and false accusations.

You need to fight this and to do so you will need an attorney, call several to get a better sense of your legal options and a range of possible...

My ex filed a motion to vacate a paternity/child support order. What will happen?

Without reviewing the paperwork, it is difficult to predict what might happen. However, you should be sure that either you are present in court,...

What us the next step if u can't serve the divorce papers,

If you are unable to locate your spouse to have him/her served with the divorce papers, it is possible to complete service through publication,...

I am 17 and my babys dad is 21

He has no rights unless and until he is legally determined to be the father of your child. Should either of you file a paternity case with the...

Do I have a right to my husband's income even though a petition for dissolution of marriage has not been filed?

Your husband's income is considered marital property, so you do have a right to his income. However, this concept only comes into play if there is...

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If a mother goes to work and leaves her child with the father, who is drunk, is that child abuse?

I agree with my colleagues - it may be. It will depend upon the specific facts of your situation. You should consult with an attorney for to...

In Illinois must you serve someone again with a subpoena if they testified once but it could be beneficial for them to retestify

You will likely need to issue a new subpoena to secure additional testimony. However, if there was an order entered continuing the subpoena to a...