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Child support and new spouses

Michael's answer | Answered on November 05, 2016

I agree with the other answers. You cannot touch the boyfriend's income, but his income may be a factor in considering your ex's real expenses. I...

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What is the Illinois law concerning a Settlement from an injury?

Michael's answer | Answered on November 05, 2016

I agree with Burton - you don't provide enough facts to give you a detailed answer. As a general rule, if the injury giving rise to the settlement...

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What are the options after divorce in INDIA for US born child custody to father

Michael's answer | Answered on November 05, 2016

I agree with Nettie. The location of your marriage makes no difference,. The issue - under IL law - is where the child has resided for the past 6...

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ORDER of protection dismissed. Can I ask for attorney fees and expenses for motel and personal injury from kids .

Michael's answer | Answered on November 05, 2016

You can seek attorneys fees if you can convince a judge that the OP petition was not well grounded in fact or warranted by existing law or a...

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Can life/accident/critical illness/std/ltd insurance etc... be deducted from net in figuring child support or only health/vison?

Michael's answer | Answered on November 04, 2016

Life insurance: maybe. The other insurance: no. Read 750 ILCS 5/505 - which identifies the allowable deductions from gross to yield net for...

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My husband and I have been illegally separated for many years. During this time he twice said I needed to sign a document so . .

Michael's answer | Answered on November 04, 2016

First, you need to be represented by an experienced family law attorney. These can be very complicated issues. As to the 401(k) plans, you may be...

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How do I go about getting a divorce in Plainfield, IL & how do I find a good affordable lawyer

Michael's answer | Answered on November 04, 2016

Use the Find a Lawyer tab above to start your search for an experienced family law attorney. Lawyers are not permitted to solicit clients on this...

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Can I hyphenate my daughters last name without the fathers consent?

Michael's answer | Answered on November 03, 2016

I agree with Gary - you will need to demonstrate that changing her name will be in the best interests of your daughter. I would suggest that you...

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What do we need to do next after we get a petition saying they want to have our petition to modify child support thrown?

Michael's answer | Answered on November 03, 2016

You need to be represented by an attorney. If you want to represent yourself, you will be held to the same standards as an experienced lawyer. ...

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Will I be entitled to any of my husbands 401k and and any IRA if married only 2 and half years? I'm in a No-Fault state.

Michael's answer | Answered on November 03, 2016

I agree with the other responses. Establishing your interest in the 401(k) and the IRA should be easy - maintenance will be a trickier issue. You...

Michael Scott Schiffman's Answers (2590)

Child support and new spouses

What is the Illinois law concerning a Settlement from an injury?

What are the options after divorce in INDIA for US born child custody to father

ORDER of protection dismissed. Can I ask for attorney fees and expenses for motel and personal injury from kids .

Can life/accident/critical illness/std/ltd insurance etc... be deducted from net in figuring child support or only health/vison?

My husband and I have been illegally separated for many years. During this time he twice said I needed to sign a document so . .

How do I go about getting a divorce in Plainfield, IL & how do I find a good affordable lawyer

Can I hyphenate my daughters last name without the fathers consent?

What do we need to do next after we get a petition saying they want to have our petition to modify child support thrown?

Will I be entitled to any of my husbands 401k and and any IRA if married only 2 and half years? I'm in a No-Fault state.