Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

child custody

Want custody of my daughter. Mother and i never married. No legal binding contract. Now she is demanding more child support. What do i do now?


Asked on 4/26/09, 11:40 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
John Steele Steele Law Firm

Re: child custody

Why do you want custody? The court will only change custody of the child if it finds that it is in the best interest of the child. And you not wanting to pay additional support will not count.

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Answered on 4/27/09, 1:00 am
Lesley Hoenig Lesley A. Hoenig, Attorney at Law

Re: child custody

You say there is no legal binding contract, was there ever a paternity case brought in court? There is a specific amount based on your income as to what you should pay in child support.

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Answered on 5/05/09, 7:50 pm


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