How so I lower my child support payments?

You are entitled to seek a modification of your support based on a substantial change in circumstances, which is typically viewed as a 20% change...

Assuming you mean what happens if someone checks in and does not return, the judge will typically pass the case to the end of the call. If no one...

Mediator said that they would prepare a report, what's in that report? Ex wants to revise custody less than 2 years?

The prior response was correct. The mediator appointed by the court will merely report that there was an agreement reached, no agreement reached,...

I live in Illinois and the priest did the wedding was not the one who signed the wedding certificate. Is this a valid marriage?

The prior response is correct, however, the officiant must be licensed to solemnize the marriage and the marriage must also be registered. There...

Can i have more children if i surrender my rights?

It would be helpful to know the circumstances under which your parental rights are being questioned. Certainly, if you pose a threat to your...

It would certainly be frowned upon by the judge if your counsel fails to appear on a scheduled court date. The courtesy of a call to you and...

My husband terminated my daughters child support but I thought that it remians in effect as long as she is attending school

Child support typically ends when a child graduates from high school or turns 19, whichever occurs first. There are situations when a deviation...

Have not see my son for 1 years but I have visitation right but his father will not let me see him because he wants mone?

There is no relationship between child support and parenting time. So, your former spouse is definitely in the wrong if you have court ordered...

Military spouse (divorce)

You may obtain a divorce in Illinois so long as the ceremony conducted in Indonesia is recognized their as being legal. You would therefore be...

Divorced 5 years..maintenance is up for review. Ex is claiming disability (lupus). Can I be responsible for permanent maintenanc

Unfortunately the answer is yes. When maintenance has a reviewability component built in to a judgment or post-decree order, you are left exposed...