Child support is paid until the child turns 18 and has graduated from high school, or age 19, whichever is first. Unless the withholding notice...

IF BOTH MOM AND DAD AGREE ON LETTING THE DAD GIVE UP HIS RIGHTS AND IS WILLING TO AND PAY FOR COURT CAN HE BE NOT OBLIGATED TO

The cost of a related adoption once they are married is fairly modest. The court cost is about $60 and the legal fees should be just several...

Can I get a lawyer if my child support case has been ongoing for two years?

If a court case has been filed you may involve your own attorney as you wish and the State will also remain involved. How much more work will be...

Is it illegal for an attorney to use evidence given by one client in another client's case?

As stated in the statute, the lawyer for the State is not your attorney. The information sheet on the child support program provided at the time...

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Alienation of affection in Illinois is limited to events prior to January 1, 2016 and only for economic damages. As you indicate that the...

Can I take off my first name from all my legal documentation and go only by my second name without going to court?

You would need to change your birth certificate, Social Security account, driver's license, banks, credit cards, etc. which is a lot of work. The...

Will I have to pay child support if I marry a man with a child even though I won't legally adopt child.

Child support is based upon the needs of the child and the financial abilities of the parent. While your income is not directly relevant to his...

I surrendered my parental rights to my son 7yrs ago and now the father wants child support

Unless someone else adopted the child, your responsibilities for the child have not been terminated and you may be required to pay child support...

Does a child's special needs have any bearing on a child support order?

You should review the history of the case with an attorney to assess the issues as to ascertaining his income and ability to pay additional child...

How can I obtain guardianship of individual?

If you had an attorney represent you in the current guardianship, you should consult that attorney as to the circumstances of the case and the...