Questions answered by Jennifer Lynn Rexroat Lavin

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Is it OK to with hold visitation until child support resumes.

Jennifer's answer | Answered on October 31, 2016

You may not withhold the father's parenting time for non-payment of child support, and if you do, this exposes you to possible contempt of court...

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How much money can I get for a 2 year old every month

Jennifer's answer | Answered on October 31, 2016

I agree with Mr. Schiffman and would add that both you and the legal father of the child will need to complete financial affidavits regarding your...

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Good Afternoon, Can I file a 298 petition by mail?

Jennifer's answer | Answered on October 31, 2016

I agree with Mr. Schiffman regarding the need to appear for the hearing on your 298 petition and would add that if you have any questions about how...

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Hello i hire attorney and paid $2500 for divorce. Then i cancell divorce process want to know what can i do to have money back

Jennifer's answer | Answered on October 30, 2016

Your attorney should provide you with an itemized invoice reflecting all work and fees regarding your matter. If you dispute the accuracy of any of...

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My son biological father have any rights and what can he do?

Jennifer's answer | Answered on October 30, 2016

The child's father would need to file a parentage case to be determined the child's legal father in order to request that he be granted parenting...

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What are my rights as a step parent?

Jennifer's answer | Answered on October 30, 2016

Pursuant to 750 ILCS 5/602.9, a "step-parent" is defined for the purposes of whether or not the court may grant visitation by certain non-parents...

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DOES court ordered mediation have to be completed if I can agree with the custodial parent?

Jennifer's answer | Answered on October 28, 2016

I would suggest that mediation could help to solidify your agreement by memorializing it into a memorandum of understanding, which could then...

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What can be considered mental abuse from a parent?

Jennifer's answer | Answered on October 28, 2016

I agree, and would add that depending upon the language of your fiance's parenting agreement, there may be a basis to bring a contempt petition...

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Can i get supervised visits with my 9 year old daugter with a sex case?

Jennifer's answer | Answered on October 28, 2016

More information is needed. Is there an order of protection or another court order currently restricting your parenting time? Has the Child...

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What is joint custody and is it in my best interest and my daughter ?

Jennifer's answer | Answered on October 28, 2016

I agree. You need to consult with an experienced divorce and family law attorney to file the necessary parentage case that will establish you as...

Jennifer Lynn Rexroat Lavin's Answers (2022)

Is it OK to with hold visitation until child support resumes.

How much money can I get for a 2 year old every month

Good Afternoon, Can I file a 298 petition by mail?

Hello i hire attorney and paid $2500 for divorce. Then i cancell divorce process want to know what can i do to have money back

My son biological father have any rights and what can he do?

What are my rights as a step parent?

DOES court ordered mediation have to be completed if I can agree with the custodial parent?

What can be considered mental abuse from a parent?

Can i get supervised visits with my 9 year old daugter with a sex case?

What is joint custody and is it in my best interest and my daughter ?