The good thing about the dissolution act is that it allows one spouse to ask for fees from the other to level the playing field. If your spouse...

I was married for 22 years and got divorced 25 years ago. Can I try to get some of his pension money now?

The best move would be for your daughter to hire a divorce lawyer and move for temporary support. Hopefully there are some assets or income in the...

If I divorce my wife who will take responsible for the kids? she don't have work do u think she can get my money ?

If you obtain custody of the children then you probably will not have to pay her child support, but that is not a guarantee. She may ask for...

You should talk to a divorce/family lawyer and also an immigration lawyer to be sure of your rights. Legal separation does not accomplish much,...

Do I have to go through mediation before I can get my ex-husband to abide by our JPA?

Generally mediation is only for visitation or custody issues, not financial ones, but it depends on the wording of your JPA. I would need to take...

How do we protect our daughter and obtain custody without a costly attorney?

I agree with Judy here. This sounds like it will be a battle, and these battles are not easy nor are they cheap. They are too difficult, and...

In a divorce where only party resides in IL is bifurgation bad?

Hire a lawyer, file the petition if not already, draft a marital settlement agreement and get your spouse to sign. Then go prove it up and...

Modifying Child Support

If you can show a substantial change in circumstances then you can petition the court to modify child support.

Spouse lied on divorce papers and on 13.3.1 (Financial statement) What can I do

Then you need to find documentation or other evidence to prove that he lied on the 13.3. And potentially file a motion to reconsider or some sort...

Already have the custody paperwork. I'm not sure where to file them.

There could be complicated jurisdictional issues involved here. You should set up a consult with a lawyer and discuss the specifics as to how to...