How can I find out if my divorce has been finalized if my sponse lives in another state where she has filied.

Check to see if the Clerk of the Circuit Court in which the case was filed has a website that provides case status. If not, you may be able to call...

The amount of W-4 exemptions to be claimed depends on many factors that go into calculating your expected tax liability. They include the number of...

Working full time at minimum wage - can the court make me keep looking for higher paying job?

I agree, the court will not order you to find a higher paying job. However, if you are intentionally underemployed the court can set child support...

I was pro se then hired an attorney and he won't return my calls. Do I need to file a motion to discharge him?

Let the attorney know that if you do not hear from him you intend to fire him. If you receive no response or a response without adequate reasons...

I have a joint legal & physical custody situation with NO primary custodian. How is child support determined and who gets it?

Although designating a parent as the residential parent is helpful, it is not necessary. Courts can order child support from either parent in...

I have court for adjust child support and health insurance payments and who gets to claim the child on taxes.

There are more questions that require answers before a lawyer can opine as to the result. What did the original order say? What was the basis for...

What are possible counter claims for child support orders?

There are many things a counter petition may request. Since the state’s attorney called to tell you about it, you need to ask what is in it. Make...

The apartment that we live in together doesn't it consider ours even thou he pay the rent and I don't have a job

For purposes of a divorce the apartment is both of yours, at least with respect to rights concerning you and your husband. These rights do not...

My husband wont to kick me out the apartment , he pay the rent and the bills I have no job or any place to go can he do that .

In order for either spouse to remove a spouse form a marital home, they must get a court order. This is known as a request for exclusive possession...

Child support

As the others state, it will depend on the facts of your case. Remember that support for the 17 year old may terminate in the near future. Also,...