David Matthew Gotzh's Answers (5921)

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Can a 2 time convicted felon who has never seen his child, lives in another state & is in arrears over $100,000 get visitation ?

David's answer | Answered on March 22, 2012

If you disagree, let him ask the court. Make sure any applicable custody judgment has been enrolled in your county courthouse. Otherwise venue...

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Can a guardian ad litem read an email f rom one parent and base his decision on that email? when the minor goes and talks to the

David's answer | Answered on March 22, 2012

Agreed. Your follow-up comments reveal you are represented. We can't interfere with that. Talk to your attorney, that's why you pay them the big...

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Was my restrainng order breached, or do I need to amend to add an exact distance on the order.

David's answer | Answered on March 21, 2012

A Rule to Show cause might be appropriate, but you'd be better served by talking to a family law attorney in your area FIRST before filing anything.

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Can I get my money back

David's answer | Answered on March 20, 2012

If you're unhappy, fire your lawyer and get a new one. You will have to pay new lawyer - so before picking someone, ask around for someone that...

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When you file an appeal does the order of child support freeze or does it continue untill a judge makes there decision

David's answer | Answered on March 19, 2012

Arrears are already reduced to judgment. You can't appeal it, not in the traditional sense. You can, however, ask for an accounting. Talk to an...

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Can father get joint custody or visitation of 10 1/2 yr. old son after having no contact with him since he was a baby?

David's answer | Answered on March 19, 2012

Yes. Custody is decided based on the "Best interests" standard, irregardless of convenience to the custodial mother. Visitation is laid out in...

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I have a friend who met a girl that lives in chicago said she is pregnant by him we live in indiana baby due in octobr she alrea

David's answer | Answered on March 19, 2012

Better for him to initiate a parentage case in Illinois while he can, rather than wait for her to go to California and have IV-D nail him from afar...

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I am going to court on a credit card debt. I am on public assistance and have no assets. What can a creditor do to me?

David's answer | Answered on March 19, 2012

Depends. Might be harder to collect on, but if a lawyer is determined, he'll find a way. Not the first time I've gotten a call from a client who's...

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Does the 750 ILCS 5/501.1 (A) of the Illinois Marriage and dissolution of Marriage Act , apply to my case if we were not married

David's answer | Answered on March 19, 2012

The custodial issues under the IMDMA apply, just not issues like 1) Maintenance and 2) Division of property. That out of the way: 1) Yes you...

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The custodial parent is threating to move.

David's answer | Answered on March 17, 2012

If you have a good faith believe she is going to leave the state now, you can motion the issue up, but I'd recommend talking to a family law...

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