Why is a judge/court even NEEDED if both parties agreed to everything & have had paperwork notarized stating as much?

I disagree in part with the other attorneys. Your agreement on separation of assets and debts is legally binding in Illinois. However, you cannot...

What i need to get emancipated in the state of illinois

If you are there under court order, the law states the court may keep control over you past you turning 18. Therefore, under certain conditions,...

What legal rights do you have at a hospital when you have been drinking and sustain an obvious minor injury?

I would consult with an attorney. Your facts do not seem correct. However, some of the facts you are posting are from your son. It is not...

How to enforce something from my divorce judgement regarding child support/ a settlement he is receiving from a lawusit.

While it is an EEOC case, there still is the employer/defendant. I would do a motion to interplead the employer in your divorce case for the sole...

Can you get fired because of age and hieght.

The answer is yes and no. If the real reason was because the company was discriminating or could be discriminating based on height, then yes. For...

I am seperated noe from my spouse and he has been moved out since 1/3/12. He just came back 3 weeks ago and wont leave

Judy is correct. Unless you will be harmed by him, it is his house too. You should contact an attorney. The court will decide how the assets are...

I was denied unemployment for misconduct. i want to appeal, Do I have a chance?What will help me win a appeal?

About 5 years ago, there was a case where a worker kept missing work because they were not waking up to go to work. The court held that not waking...

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If my lawyer quits representing me in my divorce before it is settled, do I still need to pay him?

An attorney is allowed to receive payment for the reasonable work he or she did. However, there are three prongs in Illinois that must be...

Getting a divorce in illinois with absent husband and 2 kids not in our custody.

You can still get a divorce regardless of what occurs in probate. Obviously, depending upon what state the grandparents got custody of the kids...

I am being divorced, married 12 years, full time house wife, no kids, and have health issues.

A settlement is crafted to be specific for the couple. There is no specific settlement based on a few facts. For example, the age of the parties,...