Based on the answers so far, this fact scenario highlights a common situation. That is one where there probably was a legal wrong but it is not...

How soon after arrival in Florida from New York I can file for divorce in Florida?

The other attorneys have accurately answered the jurisdiction question. Regarding custody, We really do not use that term anymore. Instead, we...

Personal injury settlement

Unfortunately, many cases do not bring enough money to compensate people to the extent they would like. Sometimes people incur substantial medical...

Husband filing for divorce

The money that you spent on vacations and personal expenses will not be recoverable. If there is equity in the car that your Husband obtained on...

My understanding of the Bar Rules are that, despite signing a non-refundable fee contract, if the attorney did not do enough work to justify the...

I am being sued for breach of contract on my 2nd mortgage, can I include my 2nd mortgage in chapter 7 bankruptcy

If you cannot afford the first mortgage payment, even after the modification, then there is no point in spending money on a chapter 13 to strip the...

Keep in mind that some lenders may not agree to take the house back other than through a foreclosure. If that happens the bank may pursue a...

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Can an attorney give divorce papers to his client, for his wife to sign? & then if not signed file in court for divorce

If I understand the question correctly the answer is yes. The divorce would be filed regardless of whether the papers were signed. If it was a...

The other attorneys have done a good job of explaining the law and factors to consider regarding alimony. I would add that it is a very...

My ex wife does not maintain her time with our son and is still recieving child support, what can I do?

I do not know Illinois law but suspect that you have the right to seek a modification of child support under these circumstances. This usually...