My Wife and I are going to be seperated before a pending divorce. She is moving out of the home. I have an 8 year old child

Before your wife moves out of the home, it Is imperative that you secure an agreed order entered by the judge establishing the parenting schedule...

I'm pro se-Can I sent a registered letter to my ex's attorney to postpone a hearing date? I will be out of town on that date.

Given that your ex's attorney has not responded to your registered letter, and if you truly cannot be in court for hearing due to an out-of-town...

Is is possible to move a paternity case from one county to another.................From Will to DuPage?

Given that Neither of the parties nor the minor child in question reside in Will county, the court would welcome an agreement to move the case off...

I was awarded support / maintenance for 2 years and that is soon to expire. Can I petition the court to extend the maintenance?

Need to check your marital settlement agreement to determine if/when you must file to extend maintenance. You should consult with an experienced...

In IL per 750 ILCs 5/505 can they deduct medical premiums again for child support on his overtime pay at year end

No, of course it isn't right. Your instincts are dead on the money. His lawyer is trying to pull a fast one by deducting the health insurance...

My fiancé and I are purchasing a home. The mortgage however, is in his name only. How do I protect my investment?

For sure, add your name to the deed. Nothing automatically happens to the property once you are married. Since you both will acquire it prior to...

Wife says she is moving out and taking the kids. Do I file divorce or let her?

I wouldimmediately file for divorce and seek an order preventing her from removing the children from the home based on her threats. You can't...

Is Maintenance payments taxable?

Section 71 of the Internal Revenue Code sets forth the specific requirements for maintenance payments to be taxable to the recipient and deductible...

Is my husband required to carry our daughter on his health insurance past the age of 23

Assuming your are still married, then he is not required to keep her on his insurance, but has the ability to choose to maintain her on his policy....

You need to review your court orders: marital settlement agreement and joint parenting agreement(if you share joint custody with your ex). ...