What constitutes a substantial change in circumstances to modify alimony payments?

It IS in your best interests to request a modification or discontinuance of alimony you're paying your ex. You should act immediately -- the...

Me and my ex both haven a kid, do either get child support?

What will happen next? What happened at the court date you missed? The order entered by the court in your absence will determine what will happen...

I have a set visitation schedule, my ex is moving in state but distance will be a factor for my visits during the week... Advice

You've got a few options. You don't say what the custody arrangement is. Is it joint, or sole? Is the term "residential parent" (or something...

Do I have to give him a divorce? He said he was getting a divorce lawyer to serve me with divorce papers

I agree with the other answers . . . but I also disagree with them. We have this debate here about every other month. I am of the school that you...

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Take him to his doctor.

If your ex still lives in Cook, you can't move it. Why not work with an attorney who handles such matters on a contingency fee? The lawyer gets...

Divorced. My child support is taken out of my pay check. and my work was late in sending it in am I at fault.

You don't have to do anything -- it's your employer's problem. Once the Notice to Withhold Income is served on your employer, it's their burden to...

I was married in Las Vegas 2 weeks ago. I live in Chicago and my spouse lives in Las Vegas. Can we get an annulment?

Yes you can get an annulment. Assuming she cooperates, it typically takes a few weeks. You can do it in Chicago. Questions? Call --...

Can I collect past due alimony?

While I clicked the "I Agree" button on all the other responses, because they are all correct and offer good advice (or pose good questions) I...

What kinda things would they remove a child from home

All kinds of things -- the list is too long to state, here.