You should not worry so much about who bears the burden of proof and instead focus your energies on working with your attorney to make sure he or...

I have a 9 year old with my ex, never married. I have a new job far away from where I live. Can I move closer to my job?

No court order? Go ahead and move, if you want. This all should have been addressed back when the child was born but . . . we have to play the...

What are the odds a Cook County Judge will order me to pay child support+daycare expenses PRIOR to the date the case was filed?

Joint custody is possible. You also may be able to watch the child during the days and that would go a long way toward minimizing your support...

Can I file for more visitation with my 4yr old daughter?????

1) Yes, you may seek more contact with your daughter. 2) You need an attorney -- hire one. 3) Include in you new order language so that if the...

Yes, judges may modify their own judgments on thier own motions (in latin lawyer-speak we say "sua sponte"). It's not uncommon. You say it's...

I recently got a loan modification. I am disabled. I receive a monthly child benefit for my child until she turns 18. That

Yes; it counts.

Should I have gotten something more?

The practice is to send the Respondent a Notice of Motion AND ALSO a copy of the judgment / agreement that will be entered. You only received a...

Will the non custodial parent's tax return be automatically taken even if I (custodial) am not actively enforcing the order?

It might be taken by the State if he owes the State money. In other words, it the taxpayers have support the kids with things like food stamps or...

Is it possible to have child support decreased ?

Yes, it's possible to have support decreased. You need to get your information together (children's DOBs and your income info) and talk with a...

What if i am supposed to get supervised visits but i am not receiving them ?

Your attorney should have established a visitation schedule for you. Call you attorney and ask the he / she take care of it. If you don't have...