Can I file a petition for my husband to come to United States to take care of me cause I am disabled ?

It is difficult to answer your question without more information. However, if you are divorced or divorcing, the court does not have the authority...

Can I get part of work comp settlement in divorce or part of his wages he gets from insurance company

Under certain circumstances you can receive part of the settlement from a worker's comp injury. However, because he is the one suffering the...

Ex filed 3 additional motions 2 weeks before our hearing, how much time am I given to respond

Unless you had a cutoff date for filing motions a motion can be filed at any time. Procedurally, a motion should first be set for presentment, not...

When a divorce is granted is it recognize from the date it was filed or from the date that the judge signed the divorce decree.

The divorce is final at the time the judge signs the judgment. You are still married until that date. When your ex uses the Hunt formula, he must...

What does the term "reserve" mean in the following context?

It means that you are not agreeing to or having the court decide the issue but are going to table it for now. I see that you have real property,...

How do I go about getting temporary custody, guardianship, or any kind of rights to speak up for my nephew?

Guardianship or adoption is an option for you at this stage. Guardianship allows the father to keep parental rights, but you have the custodial...

The investigator will have to determine if your ex in Illinois is appropriate to care for the children. If so, the worker can request that the...

What are my options when a county employee shared police report with estranged wife who is also a county employee ?

I will give you the practical answer, the police reports could have been subpoenaed by your boyfriend's ex if it was relevant. So, the information...

I need help finding a new attorney ?

Contact the Cook County Bar Association. They should have a lawyer referral service. They should be able to give you names of attorneys from...

How many miles can I relocate with my son inside the state of Illinois with out permission from the courts or the father?

you can move 25 miles without having to ask the court or get an agreement from your ex. If you intend to move more than 25 miles from your home,...