What can i do if Child support enforcement is holding 2 recent child support payments

As you have experienced, dealing with the system on your own is difficult. You should either consult an attorney to review all the child support...

My youngest child is turning 18 in April and graduating high school in May. What is the easiest way to terminate child support?

The employer goes by the Income Withholding for Support document they received to conduct the wage withholding, not your divorce documents as the...

The first issue is what jurisdiction (state) gave your ex custody to determine which laws apply. Under Illinois law, if you were never married to...

If the child support was originally set by Illinois and she was properly served, then her failure to appear would allow the court to rule without...

Does the attorney I contact for my child support case need to be in the county where the case was filed?

Lawyers are licensed by the State and are available to appear at any court within the State, such that an attorney in your area would be able to...

Can we do something about the mediators actions? We are not happy with any of the agreement. What can we do?

While mediators are not the final decision makers, if the mediated agreement was approved by the Court then the parties are bound by it and...

Illinois law provides a 2 year period to seek relief from a judgment (even an agreed judgment) if the party can show fraud or duress, which are...

How do o start the divorce process?

While the divorce process apparently will not be easy from what you have stated, the process will be determined based upon what is best for your...

How likely is it for a male to receive spousal support in a divorce

Spousal support is determined upon the finances of the parties (income and expenses) during the marriage, regardless of the genders involved. For...

Do I have any recourse for an old child support arrearage due to a child that is now 40 yrs old?

There is not a statute of limitations on child support judgments and the are generally not discharged in bankruptcy. If the State is owed for...