I'm having marital differences that include that include some mental abuse.

I am sorry for what you are going through -- divorce and separation are some of the hardest things poeple have to deal with. It is a form of...

Pension and social security

You will get the spousal benefit portion of social security. Or if your benefit amount is higher you will draw from your own benefits. How much you...

Can your social security be garnished for non payment on a credit card?

There is a long line of cases that social security cannot be garnished to pay civil debts. However, there are some creditors who the Social...

Social Security Disability is not effected by income from other sources, however a large lumps sum settlement may cause a significant portion of...

Maintenence payments up for review tomorrow, 01-08-09. please advise

Hopefully you listened to the advice of the previous poster and sought a lawyer or asked for a continuance. Maintenance is a difficult and complex...

Emergency Order of Protection, Domestic Violence

This is an old question, but it deserves another answer. An Emergency Order of Protection has a date of expiration and at that time a Plenary Order...

IL state child custody law, father's rights to modify parenting plan, can 13 year old decide which parent to live with in IL

You have the burden to file a petition to modify custody -- a court may take in consideration the wishes of a 13 year old. However, just because...

Procedure for modifying child support in state of IL

No, the original court has jurisdiction of the subject matter.

Who can I turn to for help when ex wife is caught lieing on the stand and judge does nothing?

This is obivously part of an ongoing legal battle and you need to discuss this with your lawyer. Courts have broad discretion of what they can...

Would i have a chance to win?

Child custody cases can be the most difficult and complex of all litigation matters -- the court has to consider the status quo because changes in...