Questions answered by Michael Scott Schiffman

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How can my ex just stop paying alimony because I've lived with another person, ?

Michael's answer | Answered on June 13, 2016

Generally, maintenance will end upon your remarriage or your conjugal cohabitation with another person, unless your divorce judgment provides...

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I have been separated from my husband for 3 months, can I still get a divorce in IL?

Michael's answer | Answered on June 10, 2016

Yes. Illinois divorce law was dramatically changed effective 1/1/16. Now the only grounds for divorce are irreconcilable difference. There is no...

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Do I need to do anything else to establish rights/custody over my son?

Michael's answer | Answered on June 08, 2016

By signing the VAP you are considered the legal (as well as the biological) father of the child. And, if you marry the mother, you will be legally...

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Can I sue my uncle?? And what type of lawer do I need to search for if so??

Michael's answer | Answered on June 08, 2016

Consult with a probate attorney, or possibly an estate planning attorney or a litigator with probate experience. Use the Find a Lawyer tab above...

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Can I file for a simplified joint divorce in cook county if both parties agree ?

Michael's answer | Answered on June 08, 2016

I agree with Elizabeth - to be able to use the procedure for a joint simplified divorce, neither party can have a gross income greater than $30K. ...

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How can I prevent police reports from being inadmissible as hearsay in child custody modification?

Michael's answer | Answered on June 07, 2016

I agree with the others - you will need to subpoena the police officers to testify i court. This is a rather routine procedure, but it can be...

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In Illinois can I get back child support for an adult child if there was never a court order?

Michael's answer | Answered on June 06, 2016

I agree with Judy. The issue is whether there was a court order entered requiring him to pay child support. If so, you can return to court to...

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How can i get child support if the father lives in Illinois but I will be moving to Indiana?

Michael's answer | Answered on June 06, 2016

There are several issues here. Child support needs to be established by the Court. Without a court order for support, , he has no enforceable...

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I've will be married 4 years July7th and want to know how I can get custody of our home in a divorce

Michael's answer | Answered on June 03, 2016

Commonly, there are three options relating to a marital home: you buy him out, he buys you out, or it is sold. Also, if there is a mortgage in...

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Divorce settlement case. Is a lease agreement thats shared with someone else be made available to the petitioner.

Michael's answer | Answered on June 03, 2016

Your question is not clear. I think you are asking whether the other party to a divorce case can request a copy of a lease that is held in the...

Michael Scott Schiffman's Answers (2590)

How can my ex just stop paying alimony because I've lived with another person, ?

I have been separated from my husband for 3 months, can I still get a divorce in IL?

Do I need to do anything else to establish rights/custody over my son?

Can I sue my uncle?? And what type of lawer do I need to search for if so??

Can I file for a simplified joint divorce in cook county if both parties agree ?

How can I prevent police reports from being inadmissible as hearsay in child custody modification?

In Illinois can I get back child support for an adult child if there was never a court order?

How can i get child support if the father lives in Illinois but I will be moving to Indiana?

I've will be married 4 years July7th and want to know how I can get custody of our home in a divorce

Divorce settlement case. Is a lease agreement thats shared with someone else be made available to the petitioner.