Is W-2 salary during the period of seperation considered marital income?

Under Illinois law, legal separations are complex and it is not clear that property (and debt) rights of the marriage can be terminated by...

I am trapped by a con-artist into an arranged marriage. Help?

You can start working through these problems pretty rapidly with a lawyer on board. Most experienced family law attorneys will have seen plenty of...

Ex wants to place cap on child support from his bonus to prevent me from receiving a "windfall."

This is a classic situation where the outcome could vary considerably from judge to judge or county to county. Having a lawyer who knows the...

My wife and I are getting divorced and selling our home. What stipulations can we put into the decree to help sell the home?

There are dozens of provisions that could be appropriate depending on the exact details of your situation. One of the surest ways to screw up your...

What you are describing is a complex situation that even an experienced lawyer would have to take a careful look at before reaching conclusions....

Father does no want to visit child but still pay child support.

It may be premature to file such a motion at this point as this is a very recent development that you are describing. If it gets to the point that...

Is it considered desertion if I leave before the divorce?

No, but that doesn't mean that there may not be strong strategic reasons to stay in the marital residence until the case is resolved. See an...

Gary makes a number of good points. You could even end up in a situation where the there of you move out of state and then the court enters an...

What can I do to keep my son safe after my ex says he was in a hospital for a week due to major depression?

You need a good lawyer pronto. You might end up seeking a suspension of his visitation or at a minimum supervised visitation for a while. But if...

I have 3 children ages 15, 13 and 9. I want to move out of state.

I often say that a removal case is like getting a second divorce. The sooner that you get started with an experienced lawyer, the better. Don't kid...