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My husband served me with divorce papers after claiming me on his taxes and wasn't taking care of me. Also I'm on disability.

Nettie's answer | Answered on March 15, 2015

I agree with the other answers and would add that you may be able to get maintenance depending on his income and the length of your marriage under...

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How do I get visitations changed

Nettie's answer | Answered on March 15, 2015

The first thing to determine is whether you have discussed this with him. If not, do so and see if he will agree. After all, he gets free child...

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My ex just paid the last $700 dollars in back child support.

Nettie's answer | Answered on March 14, 2015

The IRS is not entitled to interest on child support arrearages. If there is interest still owed then you or Public Aid is entitled. A family law...

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Can the ncp get full custody when he's been an absent father?

Nettie's answer | Answered on March 14, 2015

First, there is sole or joint custody which has to do with decision making for education, health care and religion. The schedule is a separate...

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Is it possible to establish paternity in Illinois without having an order of child support?

Nettie's answer | Answered on March 14, 2015

I agree with Judy. Child support is the child's right. If you don't want or need child support, take the support and put it away for the child or...

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I have two children over 18. One is 20 and the other is 22 years old. Am I supposed to pay half for their medical bills.

Nettie's answer | Answered on March 13, 2015

I agree with the other answers. It all depends on what your Judgment says. Take your Judgment and your income information to an experienced family...

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My daughter had a family court default judgment entered against her without notice.

Nettie's answer | Answered on March 13, 2015

I agree with Judy. The best you can do is try to get some of your fees reimbursed.

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My dad died in Cook County Illinois in early February... How long do I have to submit the will to the county for probate?

Nettie's answer | Answered on March 13, 2015

I agree with the other answer and comment. As there will be more work to be done on the estate having an attorney will be beneficial all around.

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Divorce decree states ex is residential custodian. We have joint custody.

Nettie's answer | Answered on March 12, 2015

I agree with Gary. There should be an order that deals with this issue. In these situations it is most common to share the exemptions. Your...

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Maintenance/Child Support

Nettie's answer | Answered on March 12, 2015

I agree with the other answers. This is not a DIY situation. You definitely need an experienced family law attorney to help you figure this out and...

Nettie F. Sabin's Answers (2807)

My husband served me with divorce papers after claiming me on his taxes and wasn't taking care of me. Also I'm on disability.

How do I get visitations changed

My ex just paid the last $700 dollars in back child support.

Can the ncp get full custody when he's been an absent father?

Is it possible to establish paternity in Illinois without having an order of child support?

I have two children over 18. One is 20 and the other is 22 years old. Am I supposed to pay half for their medical bills.

My daughter had a family court default judgment entered against her without notice.

My dad died in Cook County Illinois in early February... How long do I have to submit the will to the county for probate?

Divorce decree states ex is residential custodian. We have joint custody.

Maintenance/Child Support