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Child Custody
Illinois
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If you or an new atty do not file an appearance on your behalf do not appear after your terminated attorney withdraws, the court has the right to... Read More
IF you never went to court to stop payment , it is very hard, if not impossible, to defend such a case. It was your responsibility to go to the court... Read More
It depends on what the orders say and don't say.
Can be tried. but not likely to be successful. There are possible alternatives to health insurance you might try.
If you are paying an arrearage, her she is not relevant. If there was no arrearage, then you should have done something. You need to file a motion to... Read More
If he is a convicted sex offender it may be possible to obtain an order barring him from visitation. You should not sit back but act quickly.
You fail to provide her claims which formed the basis of the EOP. Without those claims and your defenses, your question is not answerable.
IF she is in another state, the laws of that state apply. Are father and wife going to adopt the baby? If that is the case, then mother might be... Read More
Only if there has ever been a case filed involving the three of you are your movements limited. If there has never been a case filed, you are free... Read More
Your best bet is to sign a stipulation with your ex, and submit it to the family court for approval. That protects every one.
Better to file an accepted Notice of Relocation.
A grandparent has no inherent right.
You can ask, but he does not have to agree and I doubt if a judge would order it.
You should not be discussing these issues with your children at all. These are matters that people who call themselves adults have to work out -... Read More
You cannot cancel your parental rights - even if your visitation is stopped by and order of protection, your obligation to pay support will continue... Read More
At 18 he can live where he wants. The court loses power over him unless he is disabled and declared such. He can quit if he wishes.
Anything is possible. Depends on what he has done.
Once you reach 18, you are an adult and can do what you want. It may have non-legal consequences.
If you are in an abusive relationship, then I strongly recommend an appointment with an immigration attorney as soon as possible. There are options,... Read More
1 - the only way that his rights can be terminated is for n adoption to occur. 2- you cannot get a legal termination any other way 3 - if he has... Read More
1 - you need to pay child support until a court stops it. 2 - you were entitled to notice of any name change. If she did it without notice to you,... Read More
No. The law only requires that he pay a small witness fee, unless you are an MD or have a signed contract with a party that provides for payment.
It depends on your respective incomes. If you make more than the other parent does, and you truly share the child equally, then the higher earner... Read More
Keep separate bank accounts. Do not commingle earnings. If you do that then you will most likely not have to pay any of his support.