How do I stop a child support order that's been going on for 20 some years

I generally agree with the response provided by Ms. Kowalski. A motion to the court where the support action is pending, with documentation or...

How do I get a court order stating that I have sole custody of my 11 Yr old son if I was never married to father?

I generally agree with my colleague's answer. It has been my experience that to avoid problems, a certified copy of a court order including the...

The holiday falls on my day and we agreed to a 12-7 time frame does that conclude my visit with my daughter?

The specific terms of your agreement will dictate how the scheduling of parenting time is to be interpreted. If the provisions are unclear, it is...

If you have a 529 opened in a child's name is that account considered the child's asset or the parent's?

With the statutory provisions referenced in section 513 of the IMDMA, post-judgment contributions by a parent to a 529 or like college savings plan...

How does my friend get his child support stopped?

A legal obligation continues until it is modified. In order to modify the obligation, a motion needs to be filed with the court in which the child...

How can I or what I need to do I want to change my kids last name. My kids father was very violent and I press charges.

The court documents necessary to implement name changes are available through the clerk of the court in the county where you reside. When you are...

Can my step children sleep on the couch until we move?

The overriding consideration is what is in the best interests of the children, so while having the boys sleep in the common family area of the...

The withdrawal of your attorney does not affect the status of your case, merely the status of your representation. You are permitted 21 days from...

What formula is used to determine an equal share of health insurance premiums for minor children?

If there is any question regarding the scope of the obligations in your settlement documents, a motion to the Court that entered them to clarify...

How do I amend a counter petition?

A litigant represented by counsel can not also file their own pro-se/self-represented pleadings with the Court. A lack of timely response and/or...