QUESTION
If alimony in Illinois is ordered for 5 years and taken for 10 what would be recourse in over payment return?
Asked on Jun 20th, 2013 on Divorce - Illinois
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It was ordered for payment for 5 years. Should have been stopped years ago. And can’t get in front of a judge in this matter without an attorney. And my job doesn’t listen they say I need to get legal documentation ceasing order. But can’t afford a lawyer.
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Divorce and Family Law Attorney serving Hillside, IL
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The Law Office of Vincent C. Machroli, P.C.
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There are many, many affordable lawyers available to help you with this type of matter, so saying you "can't afford a lawyer" is just not an accurate statement. Instead of addressing the matter properly, legally, you overpay alimony five years more than you were supposed to, but you can't afford a lawyer? A reasonably-charging attorney would have saved you I would surmise a number of thousand dollars five years ago.
Answered on Jun 20th, 2013 at 7:51 PM