What is the probability of obtaining sole custody of the family home at an initial divorce proceeding?

You need to retain an attorney to determine whether you have the facts to file a Petition for Exclusive Use of the Marital Home. The facts have...

I filed an emergency motion against my son's father but the judge says I have to make sure he gets it. He's avoiding the mail.

You could serve it yourself or better yet have a large male friend or relative serve the papers and appear in court to tell the Judge he was...

I filed for a for cause divorce in January 2012. My spouse contested the divorce? Can I move forward?

you can move forward with the divorce. However, as the divorce is in Cook County and you have a number of issues it could take 2 years or more. You...

What all paperwork do i need for my stepson to stay with my husband and i for a summer?

illinois Courts will not modify a court order of another State if the State of Illinois does not qualify as the home state of the child. However...

I would like to get a divorce but i don't have any money and i don't have a clue where my wife is living.what can i do?

You can go to Illinoislegalaidonline and put in your request and the site will help you with forms for a Petition and to do a Publication type of...

I am wanting my ex husband to sign his rights off to our youngest son he has nothing to do with him.

No you cannot force him to sign away his rights. You can take him to court for a Petition for a Rule to Show Cause for the unpaid child support. Do...

No Judge can order counseling or order a couple to reconcile. A Judge can suggest counseling, but cannot order Marriage Counseling. Do you have an...

50% of Child Care Cost -How do I know what the cost for my child actually is, and that custodial parent is paying their share

Usually the child care provision in a Judgment requires an invoice or some other type of proof of a bill. As you and your ex agreed to "the woman...

Can I ammend a divorce agreement more than 30 days after it has gone through a judge?

You have to show Fraud, Mutual Mistake or Unilateral mistake where the other party is aware of the mistake and does nothing. This all has to be put...

Other than going in person, is there any other way to take vision of a divorce file? Thanks

You could look on the circuit court clerk's website for online case information. However the actual pleadings are not available but you can see...