What happens when a parent is court ordered to pay child support and the child is adopted

Child support is a legal obligation of a parent. When parental rights are terminated, as is done in adoption proceedings, then the ongoing...

I live in Ill. And it says I owe $136 in principle and 9700 in interest. Is arrears also in the interest. several situations to

Once support becomes due, it is vested right, so it really can not be adjusted after the fact. Having said that, if a thorough accounting of your...

Need legal help with child custody

Venue, the court where the case can/should be heard, may be appropriate in both counties, but most appropriate where the primary residence of the...

How can i get custody of my sister 3 children ?

Guardianship proceedings are appropriate where there is not a biological parent who is willing and able to provide for the day to day needs of...

How to lift child support court order if I never took a dna test...

It is never a good idea to ignore the service of a summons upon you. Your failure to timely file an appearance or response to petitions filed...

Where should I file my divorce package

I concur with Mr. Schiffman's response. Either party's county of residence is an appropriate venue in which to file if the residency requirement...

Do I have legal custody of my son?

Changing a child's name is a separate issue from establishing paternity or custodial parenting rights. Each state has recogniized presumptions of...

When allowing a child's family member temporary custody, after a tragical death of a parent's sibling, would I have grieving rig

Guardianships are generally only appropriate when there is not a biological parent who is willing and able to provide for the day to day care of...

You should timely respond to any service of process in order to preserve your legal rights in the case. Your failure to file an appearance, or...

Is child support deducted from my foster child income?

Under the current status of the Illinois support statute, your obligation of support is computed as a percentage of your net income. Net income is...