My husband kicked me out of our home almost 2 years ago? He doesn't work, will I have to pay him alimony?

Each case is always different. First, in order to receive maintenance, formerly known as alimony, a judge would have to find that your husband is a...

Can child support still be deducted from my pension?

While your wife may have waived her right to receive a portion of your pension whether it be for maintenance or as part of her portion of the...

Is my Veteran(VA) Disability check added to my total income in a divorce?

Income is defined as income from all sources so this could include your VA benefits. However, I do believe that depending on the type of benefit...

Do I have to pay child support?

A parent is always entitled to ask for child support, and it sound likes you ex did just that. However, since the children have not been living in...

Can my ex move out of state with my children?

If you have never been married, you will need to file a Petition with the court to establish you are the father of the children. Once the court has...

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If the court order sets out a specific parenting time schedule, unless both of you agree, that is the schedule that should be followed. If he is...

My ex signed our kids up for full-time travel and I cannot afford it. I can’t drop them off at practice due to work?

All of the answers to your questions truly depend on the court orders that have already been entered and the obligations, if any, that those orders...

Do I need a lawyer for divorce and family court in Illinois?

You are not required to get an attorney to proceed with a divorce in Illinois, but some people prefer to hire an attorney since they are experts in...

Each attorney will charge different rates based on their fee schedules. Some attorneys will charge flat rates for truly uncontested cases, and...

Child support re-determination?

Child support is always modifiable based on a change in circumstances (ie. increased income, decreased income, needs of child, etc). Unfortunately,...