No, it is not a divorce. Consult a local attorney and get things worked out.

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I'm filing for a divorce mean while can i stay in the house and use my husbands money to live on with my children

No, no, and no, in that order. Simply because you're filing for divorce does not mean you have to move out...but your husband may take steps on...

Will a verbal agreement hold any weight if I'm held in contempt?

You should be worried. Unless the agreement is in writing, signed with the same formality as the settlement agreement, you can be held in contempt...

What do i do if ex notifies me that he filed a foreign judgement in ct when our divorce was in ma?

You don't have anything to fight. It seems like a rather unnecessary filing.

Husband in military he wants the divorce. Where do I begin?

You haven't posted enough information for anyone to really assess the likely economic settlement. What does he make? What do you make? How many...

Your personal injury settlement money would have been clearly separate property had it been kept in a separate account. Because it is in a joint...

How can i get married if i have never divorced due to my ex"husband" still being married to his first wife

You can seek a judicial declaration that your previous "marriage" was void.

Are the terms father and mother (and synonyms like mom/dad) reserved to the parents after divorce?

It's not only unhealthy, it's just foolish. The kids will ultimately recognize that they're being manipulated. Further, it may violate the custody...

If you filed for a divorce and your spouse was incarcerated and was not served the papers to advice him of the divorce ?

He can seek to have the case reopened by order to show cause.

Can I sue someone who knew my husband was married and I was a known factor?

No. Alienation of affection is not recognized as a cause of action in Illinois. But if she's committing other crimes, call the police.