Hi my name is Brenda and I just started back getting back pay child support August of 2016 . I was issued a 1099 INT

Because they collected statutory interest on the unpaid support. So dome of the money you received was interest, and interest is taxable.

He hired a lawyer and filed for divorce. I need defence, but can't hire a lawyer.

You have no legal fees until you first have a lawyer. That lawyer can then file a motion asking that other party contribute to your fees. ...

Can ex refile restraining order again when she didn't show up for court date on first one?

Yes, she can. May be all sorts of good reasons why she missed first court dare.

Before or after filing makes no difference since it is a marital asset either way. Presumably, the 10K is marital and if you put it into a car...

How is child support determined ?

No one could answer your question without reviewing the financials. Additionally, support can be set above the guideline if the judge determines...

At what age does a child have a right to refuse over nights with the noncustodial parent??

The child has that right at 18. Until then, court orders regarding parenting time should be followed. What you can do is discuss the matter with...

Exgf says I touched her inapprop. when she was pregnt. I have meeting with GAL coming up, what should I do?

She says it was inappropriate touching and you would say nothing happened that was inappropriate. And even if it was wrong, what does that have to...

CCan I take my child out of one day of school for a weekend trip without consent of my ex?

If nothing like this has happened before, should not be a problem. There will probably be a day when the father will want to do the same thing. ...

Can I get joint custody if i work a lot but can have my mother pickup children and take them to school ?

We no longer use the word "custody" in the State Of Illinois. Your work hours may affect the parenting time that you will get, but work hours have...

The father of my children wants to terminate rights to our children, where do I start?

What a great guy, but neither you nor he can terminate his parental rights. That could be done only through an adoption of the children.