Divorce by publication - how much is enough?

Yes you may serve notice via publication. Bring all the proof you have that you made a diligent search to locate your wife to court with you....

I have no income, can I still receive child support from my son's father?

Assuming the applicable law is Illinois, your income is not a factor and you should be entitled to child support. The amount of support is...

What papers do I need to fill out to change a custody agreement when I go to the courthouse?

You must seek legal counsel. The chances of you being successful on your own are slim. Further, changes in custody within 2 years from the entry of...

My American Romanian wife left me, can I get a quick divorce based on desertion or abandonment. Whereabouts unknown.

Yes you can get a divorce. Since you do not know where she is you will need to publish a legal notice. The publication takes about a month. The...

No. Status hearings can be about almost anything. Pre Trial hearings or conferences are generally set for the lawyers and the judge to informally...

Divorce and Prenuptial Agreement

I agree, there is no way you can waive child support in a prenuptial agreement. Doing so is against public policy and that provision would be...

How much detail should be included in my response to a petition to modify child support?

Generally, you do one of three things for each factual allegation in a petition. You can admit, deny, or state that you lack sufficient information...

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Can I ask the court to have noncustodial parent provide alternative mailing address and pay child support without me calling him

You should look into the possibility of having the Order for Support served on the employer with a Notice to Withhold Income. The employer will...

Can my appearance be filed by my wife's attorney in our divorce?

File the Appearance with the Clerk of the Court. It is generally in the same building where you go to court, so it is not much more effort than...

Child support as % of base salary.

There are numerous scenarios that can play out. You need an experienced local family law attorney familiar with practices in your county to review...