Yes, the father still has to pay child support if you file for and eventually get sole custody. You can also ask for supervised visits, the court...

Can my husband get a divorce on default when we have a child

You absolutely need to speak to a lawyer. Contact your local bar association and ask them for the number for free legal aid. If he filed a...

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Credit Card Debt and Judgment

The creditor can try to garnish your bank account if you are listed as an account holder on the bank account. If it is solely in the name of the...

To pay or not to pay mortgage.

It depends on whether you ultimately want to keep the house. If your goal is to stay in your home, you should definitely attempt a loan...

If I purchase a house before I file for divorce, will my husband have any claim to it?

Yes, legally, anything obtained during the marriage is considered marital property. However, if he is willing to enter into a marital settlement...

Yes, you need an attorney first to evaluate your chances of success, and then if you decide to go forward, you need to file a complaint against...

Is this true about paying child support?

He is wrong. If he is declared to be the father in a court of law, he will have to pay child support. Child support for one child is 20% of his...

Where to file child support modification papers if I have moved out of state from the child?

You need to file for a modification in Illinois. The child resides there and the Illinois court ordered child support in the first place. Contact...

Can i move in with my friend if it's the best for me?

First of all, how old are you? If you are still a minor, then you would have to go through a process in which you petition the court to be...

My 9 year old son had to get stiches, due to the actions of a 10 year boy who "accidental" hit him with a snowboard.

You might be able to sue the parents of the boy in civil court. Ask your question in the torts or personal injury section of this site.