Abusive Emails Impact Custody

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Judges in Illinois take evidence of abusive language seriously, especially when it involves children. This could potentially impact custody or visitation rights. Always consult your attorney for personalized advice.

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I have a question about what a Chicago Illinois cook county child support judge would say or what would her reaction be upon being presented With emails from the respondent with his lawyer also tagged in the emails with the respondent clearly stating That the children can go to hell that the children are dead to him that the children should get hit by a car and die and that he will not be covering their college expenses
Hello Lula, while I can't predict a judge's reaction, in Illinois:
- Child support is determined by the financial means of both parents
- Threatening language could potentially influence custody decisions
- Typically, a parent's obligation to support does not automatically include college expenses
However, consult with your attorney for advice specific to your case.
Because the respondent seemed to be quite comfortable with his attorney being tagged in such emails as if he knew even if he talks like that and sends such Abusive disturbing emails his attorney would still defend him which is odd for an attorney
The judge told me upon my receipt off my twin boys college grant reward letters that I should provide copies to the respondent and his attorney which I did along with a copy of an email I received from the financial aid from the college with a monthly breakdown of the tuition cost Shortly after providing them with that information the respondent be gone sending those emails speaking that way with his attorney tagged in the emails which I found odd
Hello Lula, in Illinois:
- An attorney's job is to represent their client, but they must also maintain professional conduct.
- If you feel threatened, you could potentially file for a restraining order.
- You might also consider reporting the attorney's behavior to the Illinois Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission.
Again, consult your attorney for specific advice.
I am really curious into what the judges reaction is going to be after she sees those emails
Hello Lula, while I can't predict the judge's exact response, in general, judges in Illinois take evidence of abusive language seriously, especially when it involves children. This could potentially impact custody or visitation rights. Always consult your attorney for personalized advice.