Post Secondary Education. Divorce was in IL 2004, - I live in CO, he lives in AZ. Payton is our Daughter and is 20 years old

Many questions and issues here. First, much will depend on the actual working of the divorce judgment. Second, if divorce was entered in IL, why...

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How does my son ask for visitation for his son with paternity not established, mother has Emer Order of Protection

Although paternity was not established, did he sign a Voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity ("VAP"). If he did not, then he is not entitled to any...

I agree with my colleagues, above. If there is a divorce case pending, it is the judge, and not your wife, who determines your rights regarding...

Am I entitled to equal equity in home?

Your husband can certainly make such a claim. However, whether he will win will depend upon the specific facts and circumstances. All things...

My ex threatened to quit her job and get full custody of my daughter so she can get child support I have residential custody.

I agree with my colleagues - talk is cheap. First, consult with an experienced family law attorney to consider taking your ex- back to court to...

The apartment that we live in together doesn't it consider ours even thou he pay the rent and I don't have a job

I agree with Ms. Goldstein - the apartment is also your residence.

My lawyer wants me to come up with questions to ask in a deposition for a visitation matter. is this normal?

I agree with my colleagues. While it is your attorney's job to prepare for and conduct the deposition, I often ask my client to provide me with a...

Ive been paying child support but they keep pushing me to get a better job...which is hard for me considering my backround ...

You don't really provide enough information to enable us to comment on your situation. A Judge does have authority, in certain situations, to...

What kind of an attorney handles an "order of protection"

A criminal defense attorney, or a family law attorney with experience handing Orders of Protection, would be good places to start. Additionally,...

How likely is it for me to get alimony and/or child support? He filed for an uncontested divorce.

I agree with my colleagues - it is imperative that you see an experienced attorney immediately. The pre-nup is not binding as it relates to...