Questions answered by Nettie F. Sabin

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What options (if any) do I have for an upcoming prove up hearing besides pro se?

Nettie's answer | Answered on April 14, 2018

Not sure what you mean by prove up. Usually that means you have a full agreement in writing and are just informing the judge who will then grant...

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Can I move out of state, Illinois, with my kids?

Nettie's answer | Answered on April 12, 2018

I agree with Gary. When you read the statute you will see that it is very strict. Follow the procedure and assuming the fathers do t respond, you...

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Can you avoid paying court ordered bills from a parenting agreement if you're unemployed?

Nettie's answer | Answered on April 12, 2018

I agree with the other answers. I suggest that you consult by phone with several experienced family law attorneys and retain one to represent you...

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Is there a way to get child support from my sons dad with Him working under a different name because of his illegal status ?

Nettie's answer | Answered on April 11, 2018

I agree with Burton and would add that you can use a/k/a-as known as-to show they are the same person. There are ways to establish they are the...

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My situation is I have custody and I'm on disability? There is nothing being done about it.

Nettie's answer | Answered on April 07, 2018

I agree with the other answers. Also, the statute requires the judge to order him to pay your attorney’s fees If he is found in contempt. Don’t...

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I just received a certified letter dated 4/3/18 starting my lawyer is going in on 4/9/18 my divorce court date and with drawing

Nettie's answer | Answered on April 07, 2018

I agree with Burton. Start looking for a new family law attorney immediately. Most offer free consultations. You should not try to represent your...

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Does a child have to have a bed?

Nettie's answer | Answered on April 07, 2018

Your mother can bring a motion to require a bed of some sort for you. That could include an air mattress or a couch. If there are other issues and...

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Should I petition for my son to live with me?

Nettie's answer | Answered on April 05, 2018

I agree with the other answers. Find an experienced family law attorney to represent you. Most offer free consultations so then you can pick the...

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How can I get custody of my daughter?

Nettie's answer | Answered on April 05, 2018

I agree with Gary. The facts that you present seem compelling but predicting the outcome of custody cases is a fool’s errand. Custody cases are...

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Order in place since '11, father stopped paying as of 3 yrs ago, he's paid cash from job. Owes over 10k, do I have a case?

Nettie's answer | Answered on April 04, 2018

To enforce your administrative order in court, a family law attorney can help you go through the procedure to make it a court order which can then...

Nettie F. Sabin's Answers (2807)

What options (if any) do I have for an upcoming prove up hearing besides pro se?

Can I move out of state, Illinois, with my kids?

Can you avoid paying court ordered bills from a parenting agreement if you're unemployed?

Is there a way to get child support from my sons dad with Him working under a different name because of his illegal status ?

My situation is I have custody and I'm on disability? There is nothing being done about it.

I just received a certified letter dated 4/3/18 starting my lawyer is going in on 4/9/18 my divorce court date and with drawing

Does a child have to have a bed?

Should I petition for my son to live with me?

How can I get custody of my daughter?

Order in place since '11, father stopped paying as of 3 yrs ago, he's paid cash from job. Owes over 10k, do I have a case?