If we both agreed on settlements including property, taxes, debts, etc. and living outside the country, will this be enough?

Your question is not 100% clear. One of you need to be a resident of the county in which you intend to file for divorce. You cannot file online or...

My divorce decree I claim the kids

Child Support is not taxable as income to her and not tax deductible for you. Alimony, now called maintenance is taxable as income to her and is...

Can I have the court serve the paperwork by certified mail?

As attorney Goldstein has stated, certified mail is not proper service. This is sometimes allowed for small claims cases, but not for custody...

My ex owes me $90K in back child support payments. He is currently unemployed, will I ever see that money? If so, how?

You say you have a lawyer and we should not be second guessing their advice. The payments for back support are Judgments against him which carry 9%...

Divorce related. I Became a stay at home mothe after the birth of our daughter for a year. My barely provided support for us.

You can file a Petition for Interim Attorney's fees at the same time you file your answer. However, you should speak to an attorney before, if...

Married in Colombia in Aug 2011 i have now realized I made a mistake. do I need to go to Colombia to divorce ?

As attorney Goldstein has pointed out, you can get divorced in Illinois so long as you have been residing in Illinois for at least 90 days. If your...

Stopped receiving child support when child 14 now 22, can i still collect the money that should have been paid.

Yes, you can still collect and in addition you should be entitled to interest on the unpaid amounts. A private attorney may work out a payment plan...

If I was married abroad, what laws apply to dissolution?

If one spouse has been residing in Illinois for at least 90 days your can get a Judgment for Dissolution of Marriage in Illinois and under Illinois...

Relocating out of state

You need to Petition the court to "remove" minor children from the state of Illinois. The statute that governs actions like this is 750 ILCS 5/609....

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If I purchase a house before I file for divorce, will my husband have any claim to it?

Any property obtained during the course of your marriage is likely to be considered marital property, unless it is received as an inheritance or by...

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