My question is can i file a motion to "enter an appearance" and legally be able to help represent her in court?

No, you should not enter and an Appearance for your friend. If you do not have a license, this would be considered the unauthorized practice of...

I need an uncontested divorce.

Filing fees in Cook county are $339 for the Petitioner and $208 for the Respondent. Assuming you agree there would be no need to incur service...

Can back Child support be claimed for the period before court established it ?

Actually, child support orders for non-married individuals CAN be ordered retroactive. In some cases they can go retroactive to the birth of the...

You need to file a Motion to Change Venue in the county the case is currently pending. That county should then transfer your case to the new county...

Is an order in civil court legal if signed by only one party but entered? Cook County. The party that entered did not sign.

It sounds like you tried to enter it when your ex was not present, therefore it needed his signature to indicate his agreement when you were...

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I want to get married but don't know if my previous marriage is still valid?

If you were never divorced then your previous marriage is still valid. You will need to obtain a Judgment for Dissolution of Marriage before...

I was divorced I 2003. my husband filed.we used the same lawyer.I had not know he had been cheeting on me for years.

Your divorce was concluded 12 years ago. It makes no difference at this point that he had been cheating on you. You would not have been entitled to...

I have a question about credit cards in relation to a divorce agreement.

It is very hard to prevent in general. There is always a risk to your credit when you are agreeing to have someone else be responsible for it. The...

Am I entitled to fight for full custody and keep all we own if I proof my husband caused the divorce (DIFFERENT ISSUES)?

You can seek SOLE custody. Although if the parties cannot agree a Judge will ultimately decide what they feel is in the best interests of the...

Can an Illionois resident purchase real estate independent of their spouse?

There is no requirement in Illinois that "requires" both spouses to sign for the purchase of property. One spouse can purchase and own property...