Need QDRO prepared. Divorced two years ago. Do I need to hire an attorney for this piece? Whats a typical attorney fee for this?

You not only need a lawyer to do the QDRO, you need a lawyer who focuses his or her practice on QDRO'S.

Do I need representation

Under our new law, if you and your spouse live in Will County, you MUST file in Will County. Generally speaking, you can hire an attorney at any...

Can I file for divorce if spouse is not receptive?

You do not need his consent to get divorced. Merely, file divorce papers and serve him with Summons through the Sheriff of the county where he lives.

I would feel safe if I moved 51 miles. I can't imagine a problem if you are only one mile over.

Do I have to refile all paperwork filed by my lawyers that I recently terminated?

The documents do not need to be filed a second time.

Can I still get a divorce by posting an ad on a newspaper for 30 days in IL?

You cannot serve him by publication if you know where he lives. Even if you could, the court would not have jurisdiction over his person. This...

Do I have to give my engagement ring back in my divorce?

You do not have to give either ring back to him.

How should I file for divorce ?

File for divorce ASAP, and seek a Temporary Restraining Order/Preliminary Injunction prohibiting her from incurring any additional credit card debt.

Income dropping after divorce

Self employed individuals often get perks that do not show up on their personal tax returns (e.g. company car, asset depreciation, entertainment,...

Process for issuing Subpoena in a Divorce Case?

You can cause the subpoena to issue by yourself, but you must simultaneously send a copy of it to your spouse, so he or she can file any lawful...