In a divorce that deals with a short term marriage, is there ever the case that one spouse gets nothing with respect to assets?

ever? probably not. the assets get divided equitably in just proportion between the spouses. that does not mean equally.

How can I reopen a child support order go reduce the cost of my payments that is to high for one child, when I have 4 in total?

you can ask that support be modified if you can allege and prove a substantial change in circumstances. take all your support orders and your...

you need the permission of both parents and you have to file a petition with the court. it is all in the illinois statute. google and read the...

yes, it means she is asking the state to help her get child support. if you do not give them it the info asked for, it will assume some income for...

When can a purge be used?

one receiving money used to purge contempt may use it for whatever one wants.

Could I be liable for spousal debt (charging up her credit cards) post-filing and pre-judgement?

you have a lawyer. we are not here to second guess him or her. yet, i believe the law is different. assets and debt acquired during the marriage...

Ex is head on child support, he is stopping payments till it equals back to zero. Can he do that?

yes and no. overpayments of support voluntarily are considered a gift and belong to you. thus he probably should not do what he is doing. but,...

How to go about enforcing a child support order and collecting past due funds.

hire a private attorney to represent you. do a petition for rule for indirect civil contempt for failure to pay support as ordered. if there...

Could my husband that divorcing me could take more action on me cuz im not sining his agreements ?

go to the office of the court clerk. get the form to waive the filing fee. fill it out. you will be directed to see a judge. the judge, if he or...

Can my babies mother leave state without my permission?

you may be the legal father of the 11 year old by signing the voluntary acknowledgment of paternity at the birth. if so, do a petition for an...