My husband shares 50/50 custody of his 4 sons with his ex-wife. Why do we still pay her child support?

You may be confusing joint custody with 50/50 spill time.

Why do I have to appear in front of a judge if my ex files for child support modification?

If you do not show up the child support will most likely be reduced without the court hearing your side. Hire a lawyer with expertise in child...

Kane County is where the motion must originate to be changes. You still should appear and you should bring counsel.

Is this grounds to modify joint custody to sole?

It seems odd that he takes you to court over issues relevant to joint custody but doesn't exercise his visitation. Are you living in different...

If I gave my child his dads last name and mine it looks like this ( tall-ball ) but he isnt on the birth certificate

Well is he the biological father or not? If he is has he signed a Voluntary Acknowledgementnof Paternity. There are bigger issues here than just...

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What must I do to prevent my wife's crazy spending during the divorce process from becoming my debt?

No filing alone will not make her responsible but you can at least ask the court for relief from her spending. You need a lawyer to help protect...

My 2 female friends would like to have a baby together ( need advice please )

They need to contact a family lawyer, a lot depends here on what they plan on doing. If they are marrying after marriage is in effect in Illinois...

How do I do mediation in my parentage case?

Your orders will have a mediation intake date that you must attend, the Judge will explain the mediation process there and you will receive your...

Yes you are correct. He still owes you the full amount of child support until a purr orders otherwise.

If I was attempting to hire a lawyer to enforce a court order, how does attorney fees work?

We are prohibited from discussing fees on here. Each lawyer sets their fees according to their experience, expertise, and difficulty of the case. ...