My childs father and I split winter break, if he has to work can he get a baby sitter if I can watch her.

You do not indicate whether you are, or were, married to the father, or, if you and the father were never married, whether there has been a court...

How does child support and extra curricular activities work?

The law provides: "The court, in its discretion, in addition to the basic child support obligation, may order either or both parents owing a duty...

What is your specific issue? If the child has unexcused absences from school or excessive absences, the school may initiate truancy or other...

The ex cannot attend our date for finalization. Attorneys are suggesting Counter-petition of dissolution?

As party may dismiss their petition at any time prior to trial, in a divorce/family law case a counter-petition is filed either to raise additional...

Can my ex wife sign off on an agreement to not come after my workers compensation settlement and if so is it valid in court?

Given the importance of your issue, you should have an attorney prepare any settlement agreement. Your question refernces her as both your ex and...

My ex husband agreed to money he owes Per our divorce. He agreed via txt message. He is now on disability can I sue Him for it?

If the divorce judgment provides that he is to pay you money, then you can pursue collection the same as any other creditor. You should take your...

Hello. My question is what do I do if my mother of my 6 month old son keeps refusing to sign the acknowledgement of paternity?

You cannot require her to sign the VAP. You will have to file a paternity action in court to establish you are the father. A legally admissible...

Insurance through spouse?

An attorney would need to review the specific language of your court orders to assess your specific situation. In general the requirement to...

What are the laws regarding leaving the state of Tennessee with underage children to move to Illinois?

She will have to review the issue in person with an attorney licensed in Tennessee and ideally with an attorney who practices in her location to...

Can paid mileage that's non taxable be used in figuring spousal maintenance in Illinois divorce?

There are no absolute rules or formulas on determining if spousal support is warranted and, if so, how much, as each situation is address on the...