Illinois Uncontested Divorce Legal Advice (25 found)

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Jarret S. Niesse
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For irreconcilible differences, you must me separated for a period of 6 months,...
Donald Erwin Ray
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If you are filing a divorce against her you can plead mental cruelty and then...
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Andrew Pavlinski's answer
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It is possible for you to hire an attorney in Illinois handle the divorce. If...
Matthew M. Williams
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In Illinois, the "date of separation" ISN"T the physical separation of the...
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Kevin Lee Linder
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Contributor Level 7

There is no statutory definition of an "uncontested" divorce - if you and your...
Michael J. Helfand
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An annulment is different from a divorce. The laws are more specific and only...
Patrick Byron Markey
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You can get divorced. You really don't have an option if you are not going to...
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Patrick Byron Markey
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You can't use the recording unless he knew you were recording him. I can help...
Andrew Joseph Miofsky
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Typically a non-filing spouse who consents to an uncontested divorce, called a...
Kevin Lee Linder
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You should consult an experienced family law attorney to make sure that the...
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Edgardo Rafael Baez
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Although I do not practice in your state, most state would have a statutory...
Michael J. Helfand
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I love these non-Illinois attorneys trying to give advice. There is a six...
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Patrick Byron Markey
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You need to prove that there was mental cruelty without cause or provocation by...
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Kathryn L. Harry
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If your wife refuses to sign the "divorce papers", then the matter is no longer...
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Charles Shinkle Watson's answer
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Your wife NEVER has to sign. if she will not sign off on an uncontested divorce,...
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Kevin Lee Linder
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There actually is no statutory provision in the Illinois Statutes for an "...
Carolyn Annette Elsey
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To answer your question, yes you can do an uncontested divorce yourselves...
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Carolyn Annette Elsey
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To answer your question, no you don't have to have a lawyer for an uncontested...
Thomas G. Gardiner
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Even in an uncontested divorce, an attorney can be helpful. An attorney can be...
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Erik Glen Swanson
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If the divorce is uncontested, there are no children, no assets, and...
Kevin Lee Linder
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No, you may not need an attorney based on the facts you have outlined, but you...
Alexander Gregory Rozman
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The marriage remains valid until a court with subject matter and personal...
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Jarret S. Niesse
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Each party must pay the appearance fee, unless waived by the Court. In Cook...
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Annette L Goudy's answer
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It sounds like you may not need to appear in court if you both agree to the...
Kevin Lee Linder
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You may wish to consult the Circuit Clerk of your County. Many courts have...
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Jarret S. Niesse
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As long as the marriage was performed legally in Canada, the divorce can take...
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Erik Glen Swanson
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In Cook County, you have to file at the court house. Many forms are available...
Kevin Lee Linder
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I do not practice law in Cook County. Several Counties are experimenting with...
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Erik Glen Swanson
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No. Disclaimer: This answer is provided as a public service and as a general...
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Charles Shinkle Watson's answer
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Of course, I would have to see it in the suit brought by her husband to answer...

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