How can i get full custody of my 1 year old kid in illinois???

No one here can give you house odds. Which I know is frustrating. Schedule a consult with a family law attorney - the custody process isn't...

How is going to jail for not paying child support going to help my child

It has been my experience that if forced to choose between jail or paying support, the non-custodial finds a way to pay. That's why we use it in...

Do a oral agreement for childsupport holds up in court even before the courts are involed

If it's not in a court order, it's hard to prove.

Do i pay child support for a one night stand

If you are the father, then the guidelines under 750 ILCS 5/505 (or public aid code equivalent) are generally applied. If you are unemployed, they...

Can i file bankruptcy for child support

Under Illinois law, et. al., you can not discharge support through bankruptcy.

I'm filing a no contest divorce for infidelity. We adopted 2 of her nephews. Will I have to pay child support?

It it was a true adoption, generally the court (especially if she will be on public aid) will inquire about statutory support. If the answer...

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Insured lawyer's requesting appearance for demand jury?

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My ex is threatening legal action if I do not allow him to claim 1 of our children on his taxes..can he do that, I have custody?

He can. Will it go anywhere, hard to say. Generally the court does have the power to award which parent can take the deduction, but typically if...

Court Removed Child Support, and now are requesting it?

I'm guessing she either 1) Registered the judgment in Massachusetts and modified it, or 2) IV-D has intervened. Contact legal aid to see if...

Can i ask for a continuance to file discovery motions after a motion for summary judgment was file in my home forclosure case.

Do you think having an attorney would assist in avoiding this mess? I can't landscape to save my life, so I hire a professional. Same with heart...