How do I get reimbursed for overpaid child support?

An attorney would need to review the court orders and determine whether the 28% was paid on your own or withheld by your employer without your...

Can a parent have the other parent held in contempt for filing bankruptcy on their half of the children’s medical bills?

A person can be found to be in contempt for not complying with the terms of a court order under certain conditions. As federal law prohibits a...

Cab I be taken for back child support even though we never went to court!!And there’s never been anything set up via the courts!

From your question, it is assumed you and the mother were never married. If you both reside in Illinois and the child was born in Illinois, then...

If i give up my father rights do i still have to pay child support?

A parent cannot "give up" their parental responsibilities except by consenting to an adoption. The State can take away a parent's rights by a...

Just not showing up for a scheduled court appearance is never a good idea. You may file a response to the motion to terminate in which you state...

Can I leave Illinois with my Daughter?

Unless the mother will agree in writing for you to take your child to Colorado, you are at risk of legal complications arising by attempting to...

The other parent is incorrect. Under Illinois law, unless a person has been determined by a court to be legally disabled/incompetent, a person is...

What is the better option to change my last name?

The Illinois Marriage License and the Illinois Marriage Certificate do not change the last names of the spouses. While a person may request to be...

My kids father has his parenting time suspended. he did not show up for last court. can my husb adopt them ?

Assuming the father will not consent to the adoption, you would need to review with an attorney in person whether the grounds for a contested...

Is there a statue of limitations on filing a QRDO in Illinois?

If your divorce judgment awards her a portion of your retirement, that award remains enforceable. A Qualified Domestic Relations Order implements...