I JUST GOT MY CHILD SUPPORT ORDERED TO BE DECREASED AND RETROACTIVE DATED BACK ABOUT 1 YEAR FROM TODAY?

Your attorney should have address the repayment issue in the court order that reduced the support. You'll have to pay whatever amount is ordered...

Public Notice of Divorce when spouse knows location

You might be able to do something about this but, where's the beef? So you're divorced. What's the problem? If you had HAD notice, what would be...

If you cannot afford the cost, and your ex can afford the cost, then the fees may be shifted. You've not said that you cannot afford it and he...

How difficult is it to move within the state but a few hours away?

It's not hard at all to move. There is a case: IRMO Means, that makes it very easy, in fact. Changing the parenting schedule shouldn't be hard...

Is it possible to order my ex to bring our children to their athletics?

Your attorney is flat-out wrong. This extra-curricular activity stuff is a big thing in their lives and they deserve to have this straightened...

Ann I legally required to pay child support from the time we separate until we actually get a divorce?

No, she cannot go back in time to the date of separation to seek to collect child support. She can go back only so far as the filing of her...

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Will I have any rights if I'm not the biological father?

I would just add that you need to act TODAY. Tomorrow may be too late. There are two cases you need to be aware of and talk with attorneys...

If you intend to bring in a document as proof at a hearing, do you have to send it to the other side prior to hearing?

Only if they ask for it, beforehand. Tour lawyer will know how to handle it. If you don't have a lawyer, you should.

Do Sibling have rights?

Illinois law allows for visitation by "siblings." You are "half-siblings;" and there is no law for that. Judy is right. Talk with Mom about...

How can I get custody of my child back with being in court for almost 3 years?

If you don't have a lawyer, you need one. If you do have a lawyer, you might want to speak with a different attorney to get a second opinion.