My dad died in Cook County Illinois in early February... How long do I have to submit the will to the county for probate?

30 days after death the law requires that the original of the will be deposited. I have never seen anybody punished for being late. The real issue...

Can one prior civil judgement be vacated by a later one and what is the term for vacating a prior civil order?

The way to enforce a judgement is to go to court and have the judge order the appraisal etc. If there were refusals to obey the judgement did you...

I want to filed an affidavit in my divorce but the affidavit will have embarrassing information that I don't want made public

You may request that the judge seal that pleading but it must be for good cause. Your spouse would be entitled to see the pleadings and any order...

Did you participate in the hearing where the matter was dismissed? A driver license address may be a proof of residency but not domicile. If a...

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I was notified that i have a status call to be heard in court.what is a status call?

When there has been no recent court appearances on a file or when a case has been filed after a certain period of time the Judge wants to know what...

Can a x wife, after about 28yrs. go back into court @ ask for part of my pension?

This is not a simple question. Firstly it depends on what your divorce judgement states. Was the pension disclosed in Discovery while the case was...

Ex won't give me safe combination/key to access my personal docs (SSN, Birth Certificate, Passport) I need for intl biz trip

I would call your divorce attorney and see if he can work it out with your ex's attorney. If there is no voice of reason then call the locksmith....

Terminating my sons biological rights

Termination of parental rights is a serious step. In Illinois a hearing would be required with grounds for termination. A mere statement on a...

Hello, I have some questions about divorce.

In Chicago not long to get a dissolution of marriage. If there is no property, and no retirement accounts, both parties are employed and they are...