Child support modification

Forget about the addition of the newborn (congratulations, by the way) -- that won't help you in modifying support. as for the job change, what...

I have joint custody of my son and his residence is with me in Illinois now mom 10 years later wants to take me back to court

There MAY be a way to move the case from CA to IL. Why is it in CA to begin with? I understand that CA entered the custody order, but that...

I'm trying to find out the percentage of alimony in the state of IL, I have researched it and can't find anything.

There are 11 factors the court must consider in making a maintenance award. Follow the link, below, for more info.

Can a custodial parent, with joint custody, in IL, put their teenage child in foster care without the other parents consent?

Forget about what the laws are. The best thing you can do for "your friend" is to stop trying to do legal research for her and, instead, hire an...

Brand New Paralegal Seeks Practical Filing Advice, please

Print up the motion and the Notice of Motion and make three copies of each. On the NOM, leave blank lines for teh date, time, and courtoom number....

Can I get child support for my adult child?

Yes, you may seek support even though your child is over 18 -- it's not too late. You will not be able to recover retroactive support, but you...

He's the Dad, period. If you're hauled in to court, hire an attorney before you go. At least consult with an attorney. Don't try to do it on...

How do I obtain a judgment, if possible, on a financial agreement if my spouse is unresponsive to court notices?

You're in over your head. You should work with an attorney. It doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg -- maybe juse a few hundred dollars. On...

What you really need to do is go back to court to clean up your parenting orders. Why is the child being left with Mom's boyfriend while Mom...

My husband has over 100K in student loans. He incurred the loans before we married. They are in his name only.

You won't be responsible for any part of his loans unless the judge orders such. If you have an attorney, you should discuss this matter with...