I had a child 18 yrs ago. I have paid $500 a month since he was born. Now that he is 18, do I still need to pay?

The questions that have not been asked is "what are the child's rights?" "does he know he has a father?" The statement is made "I paid her...

What will be discussed in mediation?

The real benefit of mediation is that it brings the parents together with a skilled professional to assist the parents in making decisions together...

My husband let me know that he would like a divorce, emptied out the bank account, and then went home to his mother in New York

I agree with both counsel that you cannot be "thrown out" in the time frame about which you are concerned. In fact, even during the pendency of...

It's a little unclear from the form of your question whether you are seeking a call back from your ex-husband or your ex-husband's attorney. It is...

This question comes up more frequently than I would have thought. The real problem comes if the judge (in Illinois we assume) determines that...

How can I prove that my ex filed a motion to have me held in contempt of court out of spite bc she was held in contempt of court

It comes down to what is called "credibility"--who will the judge believe when it comes down to each parent telling his or her story. Are there...

How do I get a error on a date of birth on a birth certificate corrected?

The question does not say whether the birth certificate was issued by the State of Illinois. Assuming an Illinois birth, corrections are made by...

Can illinois withhold my stafford loan refund i get from school if i owe 4900 in back child support that is delinquent?

This same question seems to have been asked once before or is a recurring conundrum. Are there situations where money (that may have been...

I owe 5000 in back child support.I get 5,000 back in stafford laons..Will illinois state withhold my stafford loans?

This question sets up a subtle anomaly. Federal Stafford Loans are provided as Federal Financial Aid. Child support is enforced by both Federal...

I have a 10 year old daughter with my husband. I live in IL and want to move to Ind, is it possible to do if we separate with

As you refer to the other parent as a "husband" it is to be assumed that there is a valid marriage and also assumed that Illinois is the home State...