If we are going through divorce proceedings and have lived apart for more than a year, are we considered legally separated?

From what little you say, it would be considered marital property a f no, you are not legally separated.

Does a contract of custody have to be witnessed and notarized?

Congratulations, you have a "contract of custody" which has no legal effect except that it might show that he admits you may be a good parent. All...

At 18, son decides who if anyone he wishes to spend time with Father is only entitles to parenting time allocated to him in court order. If he...

What age does child support stop for a child who is 19 (almost 20) and still hasn't graduated high-school?

It stops as soon as you go into court and ask that child support be stopped because child is 19.

Looking for japanese lawyer.

Contact asian american bar association for a referral

If someone is subpoenaed in court can they show up and say they don't want to testify?

The way it works, is that if she was properly served, she must appear or face being held in contempt of court. Once there to testify, she is to...

Non custodial parent is not showing up for scheduled visitation, can visitation be modified due to this?

You can file a motion to modify based upon his failure to follow the existing parenting time order. Usually, he will come in to court, say that...

Modification depends on a substantial change in circumstances. As Gary points out, if no change, no modification. The type of expenses you...

Can my ex collect child support?

Go to court and and that dna testing be ordered. What happens next depends on results of test. If she refuses to go with the child for the...

Custody/child support help!

I assume he also has 2 kids, and we no longer use the term custody in Illinois. You need to sit down with an attorney to discuss all that is going...