Response to petition for dissolution in Illinois filed after the 30 day period. Would a motion to strike/dismiss be granted?

I agree that it would be highly unlikely for a judge to grant a motion to strike/dismiss the answer and thereby admitting everything in the...

My friends husband is high profile in our area and he is suing her for divorce

Yes she can find a very good attorney to represent her. She should not be afraid and should start interviewing attorneys now. An attorney can...

Me and my husband are separateed and most likely will divorce. I have to file backrupcy.

A joint chapter 13 bankruptcy would be better than an individual filing. However, while everyone has a right to file a bankruptcy, if they...

I don't understand this "maintenance" for divorce.

You may have a duty to pay maintenance to your wife under the divorce laws of Illinois. The statute sets forth a number of factors that the court...

Mediation Costs

Shared mediation costs are less than litigating the matter in court. In certain circumstances if the parties are indigent, some counties provide...

Is there a way for my daughter to recover back child support after an ex dies?

Yes, you may file a claim in his probate estate. I would not delay in contacting an attorney experienced in probate matters. Life insurance...

How do I obtain child support from someone in another state?

Sometimes a private attorney can be more effective in processing the case in another state. Some states are more proactive than Illinois in...

Under the facts you presented, you coud allege either adultery or extreme and repeated mental cruelty. Those grounds do not require a separation...

I want to get divorce but i don't know if i should have a lawyer or do it as a mutual agreement

Since there are children and property involved, I strongly recommend that you have an attorney who can give you legal advice, prepare the proper...

I am a divorced mom of 3 kids that live with me always. but their father claims them every year. How do I get to claim my kids?

I recommend that you go to court and obtain an Order granting you the right to claim the children so there can be no du spite going forward. ...