Do I have a case agnst my ex's fam who sold their family business for over $230 mil. I was married 25 years, now divorced 1 yr

The facts you have outlined are only the tip of the iceberg. There is no way anyone can competently answer your questions without a review of...

Can a judge tell u to pay more child support when you can afford

It is possible for such an order to be entered. You can petition the court for modification of your child support based on your inability to pay....

How long does a judge have on ruling for alimony

You can always attempt to petition the court to modify or terminate the alimony. There is not time frame for a ruling.

My ex wants to get visitation, what happens if I don't show up in court? And what visitation is to be expected?

You must show up in court. If you do not show up, then the matter will go on without your participation. If your ex is the father of the child, he...

How can I convince the Court that I need financial support from my ex husband? Do I file a petition or motion? I'm pro se

You should worry about "wording" your petition only after you have conducted the proper discovery and know which facts and factors the courts...

If you hired an attorney then the attorney would most likely be successful in postponing the hearing so that he or she may have time to familiarize...

Where can I find a pro bono divorce lawyer?

You can either contact the various law school clinics or call the following four organizations: Chicago Legal Clinic, Chicago Volunteer Legal...

When you file a petition what is the first hearing like?

The removal and modification of visitation issues are very fact intensive issues. They may seem simple on their face, however, you will find...

I have been married 4 years and my husband wants a divorce. I work part time and in school can I receive alimony?

Duration of the marriage is one factor considered by the court when it comes to awarding support. The court also looks at the income and property...

Why in a divorce some one will ask for a petition of substitution of a judge ?

Another reason a party may file a Motion for Substitution is because they are currently in a suburban district courthouse, a Motion for...