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Is it possible for a mother to petition for back child support when the child is 23 and no previous support order exists?
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Answered on May 31, 2009
If she's in Arkansas, my understanding is that after he turns 23 there's nothing she can do. From the source I have linked to below, it appears...
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How do I serve a copy of filed petition to divorce to someone currently incarcerated in the department of corrections?
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Answered on May 31, 2009
Prisons actually have decent process service abilities. Contact the facility he's at and ask what their procedure is for service of process on an...
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Where can I find forms to subpoena witnesses for a modification of custody?
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Answered on May 31, 2009
Although I'm not licensed in Illinois, usually if you're not represented by a lawyer you have to get a judge to sign a subpoena. Below is a link...
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Does my 16 yr old have choices?
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Answered on May 31, 2009
As long as you comply with the court order, all is well. If the court order didn't specify that the family counseling had to use a counselor the...
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When can a child deceide?
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Answered on May 31, 2009
There is no magic age when a child gets to decide. He would have to ask to modify your parenting plan, no easy task. Even then a court could take...
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Is it a good idea to start counseling prior to my child custody court date .
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Answered on May 31, 2009
Having a counselor as a witness can be a good and bad idea, depending on why he/she has been seeing you in the past. Also, having a "letter" from...
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My brother's wife took their 3 kids and was served divorce papers. What rights does he have to see his kids?
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Answered on May 31, 2009
Calling the police won't help.
It;s not entirely clear from your question if she took the children after she was served with divorce papers or...
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How do I fire my attorney?
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Answered on May 31, 2009
I agree with the prior answer. You should also review your fee agreement to be certain how much, if any, money would be returned to you.
If...
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Conflict of interest
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Answered on May 31, 2009
Certainly he should have given you a heads up about his connection to that firm especially if that firm was involved before this lawyer was hired. ...
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What do I do if my daughters mother violates the court ordered visitaion agreement?
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Answered on May 31, 2009
You really should pursue a contempt action. Contempt is the willful violation of a court order. The mother would have to appear at court and...
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