There is no such thing as an unofficial marriage under Illinois law. Whatever type of "marriage" you might enter to in accordance with your...

The date on the divorce certificate is the date you see the judge or the date of the physical separation?

Put down the date of your separation. It probably doesn't make any difference because couples no longer need to be separated if both agree to the...

Mother won’t let me see kids,but wants child support?

She has a right to seek child support, and you will have to pay it whether she provides you with visitation or not. There is no legal connection...

I have a question about monies that were received through a lawsuit that went to my ex-husband who is deceased his estate?

No, they did not. The med mal lawyers had no duty to troubleshoot to see if your ex had any debts..

Can an IL court forgive arrearage if proven that ex- was terminated from a job vs. laid-off?

Absolutely not. The arrearage is a judgment that the court cannot and will not forgive it until paid. Lay off makes no difference.

If we are going through divorce proceedings and have lived apart for more than a year, are we considered legally separated?

You are not legally separated unless a Judgment for Legal Separation has been entered. Being separated for a year has no meaning. All money...

What age does child support stop for a child who is 19 (almost 20) and still hasn't graduated high-school?

In your case, child support was supposed to end at age 19.

Does rental income count as income for me, and is it deducted from alimony?

It is definitely income to you, which should be included when calculating your alimony entitlement.

If someone is subpoenaed in court can they show up and say they don't want to testify?

Claiming she doesn't want to testify isn't enough to get her off the hook. No one wants to be forced to come to court and testify, and that is why...

Gross income that is ised to determine amount of maintenance ?

Absolutely not. Gross income for maintenance purposes is what is left over after you pay the mortgage and all of the expenses of the investment.