Gary L. Schlesinger's Answers

Can my ex wife keep my last name on my children but add her new husband to their last name exampale my last name hyphen his

no. she cannot not, not without your permission and a name change petition. notify the schools, doctors, dentists, extra curricular activity people to not permit the name change. you may want to file a petition to enjoin her from doing this.

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I am 8mo pregnant and I have only been married for 8mo. Can I get temp spousal support while going through the divorce.

you may be entitled to temp. support for yourself. you should get child supt. after the baby is born. these cases are fact specific. your best option to find a divorce lawyer to speak with soon.

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Can divorce papers be signed if both parties agree after a motion of default has been filed by the petitioner?

judy is correct. however, another answer is for you to withdraw your motion for default, settle the case with your husband, have him file an appearance, conclude the case with your agreement.

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Is this considered "contempt of court"?

it may be contempt and it may be visitation interference as set forth in the statute, 750 ilcs 5/607.1. what does the court order say? if it says 4 hours, then do a petition for indirect civil contempt and for visit interference. if there is not an order for 4 hours, you got snookered. get to a lawyer, now.

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Can I file my own divorce if I have no way of serving my husband and have no idea where he is or where he could be found

yes you can file it. then you must give him notice. if you truly do not know where he is, then search for him. on line, phone books, relatives, friends, jobs. then if you cannot find him, then do an affidavit for publication. get the judge's permission to publish notice.

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My wife left me for another man and filed for divorce and took my son how can i get custody if she is not being a good mother

you should get a divorce lawyer now. file a petition for temporary and permanent custody. you put forward your background. tell your lawyer. there is a section in the statute dealing with visits for sex offenders. have your lawyer get it and apply it to the custody petition.

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If we got back together after divorce, (just lived together for 4 months) does it void out the divorce settlement?

no, the divorce settlement is not void because you live together. it would be if you got remarried. go see your lawyer to file petitions to enforce the judgment.

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How do I know if my spouse got already served but has not answer?

call the sheriff, civil process division, to ask. did you take the summons and petition to the sheriff to serve, did you pay the sheriff? if not, then it most likely was not served.

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Can i request to change the terms of pre trial agreement?

all of these questions and all of this information should be directed to the lawyer who is representing you in this case. if you have no lawyer, then perhaps you could request another pre trial conference. if you do not have a lawyer, get one.

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My husband filed an emergency petition for custody three days ago.

this is the third time you have posted this. stop posting. go hire a lawyer tomorrow to fight this. you cannot do it yourself. we cannot give you detailed instructions on this web site. go hire a lawyer tomorrow morning.

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