Can I get joint custody?

There are many other determinations that go into a custody fight. When was the custody judgment entered? If you are beyond 2 years of the...

If you think that a requested document is irrelevant to the underlying motion you can object to the request. I would recommend hiring an attorney...

Can my wife take me to court for abandonment?

She can take you to court by filing for divorce. She wouldn't be able to use the grounds of desertion unless you have been gone for a year. Read...

GAL Appointment

Generally speaking the judge will appoint a GAL first before appointing a custody evaluator. But it depends on the facts of each case. You should...

File an amended petition for dissolution and plead a fault ground if you have a basis to do so. I take it you have not lived separate and apart...

What are some examples of "abandonment" grounds for divorce in IL?

Here is what the statute says about it: (1) That, without cause or provocation by the petitioner: the respondent was at the time of such...

Can a petitioner represent themselves in a divorce in cook county regardless of fault/no fault/contested or uncontested?

Sure, you have the right to represent yourself. Although I would not recommend it, it is legally permissible.

My spouse is incarcerated serving a life sentence. I want a divorce. Can I get a free divorce?

Yes, you can get a divorce. You don't have a right to get a free divorce however. You should start contacting some divorce lawyers and setting up...

How is pre-marital investment property jointly owned treated in a Marital Settlement Agreement?

Your question doesn't make a lot of sense and necessary details are left out. You really need an attorney to make sure this is done the right way.

I am on H1B and my job is software consulting. Can I divorce my PR spouse here in IL?

If you reside in IL you can file here. Call an attorney and get this straightened out the right way. Many offer free consults.