I don't wish to waive the 2 year waiting period in Illinois for a divorce after separation. Husband wants to finalize now.

You hired your attorney for a reason and should discuss this with your attorney. If there is no agreement, the court could move to hearing. The...

I have sole legal custody, but the divorce papers, in Indiana, give my ex the right to claim the kids for the taxes.

Federal rules trump state rules. This means the IRS is correct in that because you are the custodial parent you get to claim the children as...

If never married, and the mother adds children to her insurance policy will the father be responsible for full reimbursement?

As you were never married, you are probably involved in a case under the parentage act. The parentage act requires support orders to be made...

Just to add a little to the conversation, if she dies, assets in her name will transfer pursuant to her estate plan. It is not illegal in Illinois...

I filed a divorce on my womanizing husband 5 months ago. I dropped my attorney since I can not afford.

The divorce can move forward. However, at some point a determination of parentage will likely need to be made. Under the current law absent some...

Will before-school childcare expenses be reimbursed from the past with a new order?

The new order supercedes the old order if it modified the previous order. The difference appears to be about $105 per month and, depending on how...

Is there a time limit that divorce papers have to be served once filed if the plantiff lives in illinois and respondent in wi

The summons must be served within 30 days of the date it is issued. Divorce proceedings should not be pending in two states simultaneously. If...

Can a non-custodial father get shared custody over recommendations of GAL?

In Illinois the court can award joint or sole custody. This refers to legal custody and determines each parents ability to make or have input...

How long do i have to wait to get re married in illinois? Do i have to change everything back first?

There is no requirement to change your identification or Social Security Card. You could literally walk from one court room to the next and get...

Can I take my sons grandmother to court to get set visitation if she has guardianship

Your question is really in the wrong area, but hopefully we can get you pointed in the right direction. Custody and visitation under the divorce...