After the Petitioner has responded to my motion, how do I reply in support of my motion?

You reply to the response. Don't re-do everything you already said in your initial motion, you reply to the arguments made in the response.

Is W-2 salary during the period of seperation considered marital income?

You should consult with a divorce lawyer for more specifics on the pros and cons of separation versus divorce. Salary is marital income if earned...

I want to filed an affidavit in my divorce but the affidavit will have embarrassing information that I don't want made public

Odds are against it, divorce filings are generally public record. What is it that you want to file? You should discuss it with a divorce...

I am trapped by a con-artist into an arranged marriage. Help?

The best course for you is to hire a lawyer and file a divorce. Do not listen to him. He is not a lawyer or a judge and he does not know the law....

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It doesn't matter who files the divorce first but you should consult with a divorce attorney prior to filing.

My wife and I are getting divorced and selling our home. What stipulations can we put into the decree to help sell the home?

I agree that you should hire a lawyer to make sure this is drafted properly. There is a lot of language that should be in there to protect you...

How hard is it to vacate an acknowledgment of paternity if DNA shows it's not my child?

I would definitely recommend talking to a lawyer in person as this is a complex situation. Do not sign the acknowledgment. You can ask for a DNA...

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I agree with Gary in that more info is needed. Take all the paperwork to a lawyer and get specific guidance. I am not sure if you are trying to...

Ex wants to place cap on child support from his bonus to prevent me from receiving a "windfall."

Definitely hire an attorney and file a motion to increase child support asap and ask that support be increased retroactively.

Can I move out of state if the non-custodial parent does not live here?

I would have to see what the divorce decree specifically says. If IL still has jurisdiction then you may need to still petition the court for...