Going thru divorce, husband just left me and boys. I filed taxes as head of household. He says he gets half of my refund,

I agree with attorneys Goldstein and Schlesinger, but would like to add that you do not owe him half of your refund until a judge says that you do....

Divorce by publication - the splitting of our assets was reserved. How do I get into court and get his pension money?

You need to file a motion for determination of the reserved issues. You definitely need a lawyer, especially for the processing of the pension papers.

Would I get the other side's pretrial memorandum in my custody case?

Only your lawyer can answer your question with certainty. By the way, it is not unusual for pretrial memos to be sent out at the last minute.

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How to file for an uncontested divorce when i just moved to il. And my wife resides in louisana and is in prison?

Don't worry about the fact that you just moved here. In your situation,you merely have to be a continuous resident of Illinois for 90 days prior to...

How can it be abandonment when you asked for and received a court order that, among other things, effectively bars him from picking up the items in...

What are the guidelines for power of attorney? My boyfriend would like me to have power of attorney through his divorce.

Your "representing" your boyfriend exceeds the "guidelines" for Powers of Attorney, and is tantamount to practicing law without a license. He needs...

If it says that my ex husband and I are banned from child support in our divorce papers can I not get child support from him?

File a motion for child support alleging that a substantial change of circumstances has occurred since your judgment was entered; namely, your ex...

If a divorce petitioner e-files a motion, pro se, as "not Spindled', when would/ should the judge and or judges clerk, get it?

The judge and his/her clerk never receives filings, electronic or otherwise. They are merely put in the court file, which is sent to the courtroom...

How can withdraw a divorce filling in Cook County IL?

You should file and present a Motion to Non-Suit your case without prejudice.

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The tax basis is not stepped-up. The original tax basis controls property divided in divorce.