I got divorce judment by publication in IL on grounds of physical and mental cruelty as spouse was fleeing from summons.Support?

There is not enough information to provide a good answer. However, a major factor considered in determining maintenance is the length of the...

Can the money my ex owes me be deducted from c s if he files a new order now

I agree - the information you provided is a bit confusing, and the fact seem a bit too complicated to address here. However, no child support is...

Selected as the best answer

Separted 17 years. can I file for divorce on my own without the use of an attorney

As my colleagues state, you are not required to have an attorney represent you. However, it would be wise to strongly consider having an attorney....

Does my ex who has not been involved in our child's life for 13 have rights to custody/visitation?

The law in this area has recently changed rather dramatically, as a result of a recent Supreme Court ruling. In short, the other parent certainly...

My colleague above is correct. If your attorney is not acting on this matter, you should first have a discussion with your lawyer to understand...

How do I appeal an order of protection that keeps me from my son? How do I protect my child from his mothers mental instability?

If the mother got an Emergency OP - i.e., good for 21 days - then you will have the opportunity to fight this in court. You do not need to wait...

When am I supposed to start getting child support payments if its court ordered bi weekly?

If the Court Order is not more specific, it might be advisable for you to return to Court for more specific language. However, from your...

My wife wants to take our daughter out of school. I don't want her to homeschool our daughter.

From your question, it sounds as if yo and your wife are still married. If so, the court will not tell either o what to do about your daughter, as...

Can my ex girlfriend collect back child support if it has not went to court yet?

She can petition the court for child support - both going forward and back. It will be more difficult going back in time, but it is a definite...

What all needs done? And how?

I agree that adoption is the way to go. If the biological father will agree, and sign the necessary consents, it can be relatively straight-forward