Questions answered by Wes Cowell

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When does the statute of limitations start on an alienation of affection case?

Wes's answer | Answered on June 04, 2013

Alienation of Affections is a "continuing tort." Therefore, the statute of limitations for ALL of the transgressions doesn't begin to run until...

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Can I take not only my stuff but things we accumulated together while in the marriage

Wes's answer | Answered on June 04, 2013

Sure -- take your stuff and take whatever you want form the stuff you accumulated together. Don't dispose of any of the stuff you accumulated...

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Is it likely for a 12 year old to be granted permission by the court to visit non-custodial parent when he/she chooses?

Wes's answer | Answered on June 04, 2013

I agree with the other answers, but I would just add: Kids don't make these kinds of decisions . . . adults do. It would be wrong to put her in...

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Hi my name is David and I would like to know if your spouse want you to leave the house do you have to leave

Wes's answer | Answered on June 04, 2013

No, she does not have teh right to make you leave. Hire a lawyer.

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If I do decide to leave the home that me and my wife share what are the things I can't take that belongs to me?

Wes's answer | Answered on June 04, 2013

Take whatever you want-- just don't take HER stuff. Hire a lawyer.

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I was granted my petition for removal on the condition that jurisdiction of my minor child be retained by the state granting

Wes's answer | Answered on June 04, 2013

I agree with the other answers -- they are all spot on -- but I also disagree. Depending on your facts, you should TRY to change jurisdiction,...

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For a civil restraining order hearing, if I hire a lawyer, would they do the talking during the hearing?

Wes's answer | Answered on June 04, 2013

If it's a civil restraining order, you may be called to testify but if the questions were regarding the possible commission of a crime, then you...

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I am going to try and fight a restraining in a hearing in court, should I get a lawyer that specializes in this?

Wes's answer | Answered on June 04, 2013

Work with an attorney with experience in the D.V. setting. Dean Taradash, in Chicago, has good experience.

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Will I lose custodial of my oldest son to his father?

Wes's answer | Answered on June 04, 2013

The child has been with Dad for "almost a year," if I am reading this correctly. You don't have any argument that the father is not a good father....

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What is the process for ending child support payments because the child is living with the father (payer) full time

Wes's answer | Answered on June 03, 2013

I can't tell what's going on. You say "the child is living with the father full time," and you also say "the son is with the father 12 days a...

Wes Cowell's Answers (3480)

When does the statute of limitations start on an alienation of affection case?

Can I take not only my stuff but things we accumulated together while in the marriage

Is it likely for a 12 year old to be granted permission by the court to visit non-custodial parent when he/she chooses?

Hi my name is David and I would like to know if your spouse want you to leave the house do you have to leave

If I do decide to leave the home that me and my wife share what are the things I can't take that belongs to me?

I was granted my petition for removal on the condition that jurisdiction of my minor child be retained by the state granting

For a civil restraining order hearing, if I hire a lawyer, would they do the talking during the hearing?

I am going to try and fight a restraining in a hearing in court, should I get a lawyer that specializes in this?

Will I lose custodial of my oldest son to his father?

What is the process for ending child support payments because the child is living with the father (payer) full time