What does primary day care mean in divorce/child support papers?

Who wrote up the agreement? Ask him / her what "primary day care in the summer months" means. Usually, the obligor (the parent who pays...

I live in Illinois-married 18 yrs-hx of domestic violence. to leave safely without telling him. do i have to pay half mortgage?

The thing to do is get this matter before a judge. Instead of moving you and the kids and incurring all kinds of extra expenses (a possible...

Spouse states he wants a collaborative divorce. We still live in same house. He is extremely uncooperative at home.Will this wor

It sounds to me like a collaborative divorce would be a good idea . . . for HIM. Your relationship sounds abusive -- it sounds like there is a...

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First, you have PLENTY of proof. You'd easily qualify for an Emergency Order of Protection. You can show up Monday morning and have the Order by...

In the case of child support. Can I include my living expenses so that the amount I pay in child support is reduced?

It sounds like you're acting as your own lawyer, so you should do that. Do the research. Generally, you cannot use your own expenses to lower...

My husband and I are requesting an order of protection against his ex. I am wondering if we don't show up can she file one

An OP based on spam doesn't seem likely. When her e-mail is infected and spams you (or your wife or husband, I can't tell which one you are), it's...

Can the plaintiff who filed for divorce withdraw their suit leaving only the counter suit and that goes forward? If so, can the

Good news / bad news: It's actually a good thing that the other side withdrew their petition. It means that you and your lawyer are now in the...

My four year old son was dropped off today with fading criss-crossed bruises and welts on the back of his leg. What do I do?

I just want to make sure I've got the timing down right. It's no biggie, but I'm curious. And I'm piecing this all together from what you've...

I think your question contradicts itself a little, and that may be the source of the problem. First, what does your order say? In your post you...

How much child support will i receive for 2 children for a stay at home mom whose husband brings home 3,300 every 2 weeks?

It all depends. This isn't the right forum to get answers like this -- you should call an attorney. Questions? Call - 312-987-9999 -- for a...