Can the father of my child bound me to the state of illinois until our son turns 18?

Mr. Schlesinger accurately summarized correct the law on removing the child to Indiana. Let me add a few thoughts. if you are moving within...

How can I make sure my ex is paying the full net 20% of his bonus money required towards child support by the court?

Unfortunately, you cannot just call his employer and ask them to provide you with his base pay and gross earnings. The easiest way would be to...

Legally,how should a legal summons be given to you?

Unfortunately, the sheriff will file the summons "personally served" and the judge will consider you properly served at the next court date. ...

What if your husband wants a divorce but you don't want to give it to him? Can you refuse the divorce?

You need to have a heart to heart talk with him and confront him about your suspicions. Suggest to him that you go see a marriage counselor to...

What needs to be recorded as debts and assets in a uncontested divorce?

The most crucial document is the final agreement between you and your wife--the marital settlement agreement. The marital settlement agreement...

Do I qualify for maintenance?

The facts you provided strongly support an award of child support and maintenance. Caring for a special needs child is a strong factor in your...

Sounds to me like she is trumping up charges against you to gain a tactical advantage in the divorce. Why do you want to stay married to a woman...

No court order for child support

It's difficult to fully answer this questions without knowing more facts. Assuming that you and the mother were never married and parentage has...

Can a private investigator help my custody case?

Absolutely--if there is anything relevant to the case you want to capture as evidence. Divorce attorneys make frequent use of P.I.'s, most...