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What can I do if non custodial parent is not giving me enough for child support?

Richard's answer | Answered on October 19, 2016

Unless there is a court order or a CSE administrative order for the other parent to pay a specific dollar amount, then the other parent has no...

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Can a person get Reimbursed without even filing a Notice of Intent to Claim Dissipation in a Divorce Case?

Richard's answer | Answered on October 17, 2016

Dissipation is the use of marital funds or property for non-marital purposes. Since such dissipation is usually without the knowledge of the other...

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ADOPTION.. CAN MY BF ADOPT MY ADOPTED SON

Richard's answer | Answered on October 17, 2016

If you adopted your son through an adoption agency or social services program, such that the biological parents' parental rights were terminated,...

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How can I have my son collect back child support instead of it going to the other parent?

Richard's answer | Answered on October 17, 2016

In addition, if the mother or grandmother was receiving public assistance the money may be owed to the State. As the interest continues to accrue...

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Is there such a thing as common law in Illinois?

Richard's answer | Answered on October 16, 2016

While Illinois has not recognized common law marriage for over a hundred years, the case referenced by the other attorneys in this forum still...

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How do I fill out a temporary guardianship form for a minor

Richard's answer | Answered on October 16, 2016

You should consult an attorney, as it is unclear what form you are referencing. If you want a court ordered guardianship, that is a formal legal...

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Is a child considered legally mine if it was conceived in a previous marriage and my name is not on the birth certificate.

Richard's answer | Answered on October 16, 2016

Any child born to your wife before you and your wife were married is not your legal child unless a paternity case determined that you are the...

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How do I change my sons sleeping arrangements when he visits his fathers house and his girlfriends house.

Richard's answer | Answered on October 16, 2016

You would have to file a motion and go before a Judge to present why the sleeping arrangements are detrimental to your child and the Judge would...

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How can i get my ex wife to take me off of child support for her son who isn't mine?

Richard's answer | Answered on October 13, 2016

Your situation presents several key issues that an attorney would need to review with you to assess if you have any legal options. How long ago...

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How to go about getting my fiancé and her daughter on my health insurance plan?

Richard's answer | Answered on October 12, 2016

It is assumed you have checked into the residency requirements to obtain a marriage license in Missouri such that you will be eligible to get...

Richard Jerome Coffee II's Answers (1235)

What can I do if non custodial parent is not giving me enough for child support?

Can a person get Reimbursed without even filing a Notice of Intent to Claim Dissipation in a Divorce Case?

ADOPTION.. CAN MY BF ADOPT MY ADOPTED SON

How can I have my son collect back child support instead of it going to the other parent?

Is there such a thing as common law in Illinois?

How do I fill out a temporary guardianship form for a minor

Is a child considered legally mine if it was conceived in a previous marriage and my name is not on the birth certificate.

How do I change my sons sleeping arrangements when he visits his fathers house and his girlfriends house.

How can i get my ex wife to take me off of child support for her son who isn't mine?

How to go about getting my fiancé and her daughter on my health insurance plan?