How to check if divorce is filed if it is filed online?

There can be many errors on the webiste. You may want to go to the courthouse to check the file. And you should hire an attorney if a divorce has...

If my daughters biological father has been absent for 4 years of her life can parental rights be terminated?

There are many factors the court considers when deciding whether to gran an adoption. The level of the involvement of the father, whether he has...

I was served a summons from my wife that was served to me WAY beyond the 30 days it says it was supposed on it.

The summons was served beyond 30 days it could have expired. You should bring your paperwork to an attorney.

Does your friend have an attorney? If not your friend should get one. Progress call is basically a status call where the judge checks in to see...

If my husband files for divorce and I don't want it is it true there's a 2 year separation requirement ? 6 months if we agree?

He can file it anytime he wants. If he is using irreconcilable differences ("No fault" as a grounds, then by the time the divorce is finalized you...

My divorce atty is filing to drop my case Mon a.m, same day as my court date for child custody. Will that work against me?

You should probable consult with lawyers right away so you can find someone to substitute in. If the GAL is against you in a custody battle that...

My 3.5 year old son returned from vositation with her father and again begged me not to return him there again.

You need to contact a lawyer right away. You may want to consider filing a motion for supervised visitation or also contacting dcfs. You should...

When will the new Maintenance law in Illinois become effective? I thought it was January 1 but have been told judges are already

It is effective Jan. 1 but some judges are already using it, some are not. Even after Jan. 1 I feel like some judges may not use it and may just...

Time for a new lawyer? OOP was extended two years...now states little hope for domestic battery case...due to this. he is gone

I'm not sure I understand your question but you should talk to an attorney right away.

I am getting ready to file for divorce, am I entitled to the security deposit I put down for our home as a couple?

I think generally yes it would be considered marital property. You should talk to a lawyer about filing a divorce.