My daughter turned 18 in may she is going to college and continues to live with me. My ex stopped paying support.

Sounds like your divorce judgment "reserved" the issue of college education expenses. You will need to file a petition with the court to ask your...

Section 505(a)(3) defines “net income” as the total of "all income from all sources" minus the following deductions: (1) federal income tax, (2)...

How strict are the laws regarding non-custodial father and his background? in illl?

Although you indicate the noncustodial parent's background is jail and nonviolent being 3 years ago, it still depends of the crime. Was it child...

Can my mother take me to court for child support checks Ive received as an adult? And the checks are from 5 years ago.

You cashed checks payable to you 5 years ago? You did nothing illegal or improper.

After a hearing and a two year plenary restraining order has expired, I still can't see my daughter!!!

The hospital is a "mandated" reporter. They are required by law to report these matters. Given your facts, you have no basis to sue the hospital....

Can a judge order a child who has not been born yet to be named a specific first, middle, and last name?

It will depend on the hospital's policies or birthing center. But, the general rule is that mother's designation on the birth certificate will...

In a continuance of a divorce case, do I have to be served papers?

Yes. He has to give you documents telling you when and where he will be going to court. As your divorce is over, you don't need to have the...

I live in Illinois. My wife filed for divorce in 2007.

In Illinois there are only two ways to get divorced: by agreement or by trial. I'm not counting default here. If the other side isn't receptive...

My ex-husband lied to a judge that he paid the child rep fee in full. Per child rep, not true. Can I go after him for perjury?

What you should be asking isn't perjury but rather "sanctions." The court can sanction him and make him pay your fees in seeking sanctions. You...

My lawyer vacated my divorce decree without my knowledge. What can I do?

If you learned in March, what have you done since then? You may have waited to long to do anything about the decree being vacated. You might have...