In Cook County IL, is child support supposed to cover daycare expenses as well or is daycare separate from child support?

I agree with the other answers to this question. The only comment I would add is that in certain cases the judge may require that the parents...

My girlfriend walked out on me. What legal obligation do I have to return any items that she may have left with me?

Generally, I agree with counsel's comments. As a protective measure, it may be wise to show efforts to contact the person and give reasonable...

Will I need a real estate attorney

I agree with the other lawyers. A plain letter will not work. It must be a form that complies with the law. There are many, many resources...

My husband filed an emergency petition for custody three days ago.

If you cannot afford a lawyer, (although with a "car, house and money" you should be able to, there are many resources that will provide you with a...

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The initial start of the question, whether action can be taken against a family member, makes the goals unclear. What is the objective of the...

Can my income be considered in my husbands child support for children from his previous marriage? In Illinois.

No, but there may be an impact--especially when the qualification is that the impact is "indirect". There is no direct legal obligation...

Joint custody does not mean that there will necessarily be less contact with the other parent. Generally joint custody reflects an assumption that...

I want to reopen my divorce case that was dismissed for want of prosecution How do I do that?

This is perhaps the third post with similar facts. It seems there are procedural problems with a prior filing, but the description of the problem...

The Court today told me that they did lose jurisdiction over subject matter in a custody case

The question of "subject matter jurisdiction" is not the only determination that is made in a court case. The phrase means the power of the...

Can I be made to pay my new husbands child support?

No. However, after your marriage, if your husband's financial situation improves, the child's mother may have an argument for an increase in child...