Can immigrant wife ask for maintenance if the marriage only lasted for less then one year.

If the marriage lasts for less than 1 year I would think the likelihood of a maintenance award would be relatively low, but it is totally up to the...

Is maintenance commonly awarded in a 4 year marriage in Dupage County IL?

I'm in Dupage County Court just about every day on divorce cases. It totally depends on the judge. They are all different over there on the ways...

I was charged with domestic violence, and am now filing for divorce. can that be used to prevent me from having joint custody?

Hire a lawyer right now.

In Illinois when am required to start paying child support?

Agree with Gary here. If you don't want to owe back support hire an attorney to make sure this is all done the proper way. I see too many cases...

Can my husband be served at our home?

Sure he can. But in Cook County you have to use the sheriff and don't accept service on his behalf because that could be problematic for obvious...

What is the law concerning alimony/maintenance?

Child support is a lot more clear because there are guidelines (i.e. 20 percent of your net income for one child). There are no guideline...

Does spouse get portion of retirement if she also has a retirement fund as well?

Yes so long as it was acquired during the marriage.

I filed for a modification do to my pay cut in June.

I would advise you to hire an attorney.

Hire an attorney. If the information is not correct you should file a response to the petition and point out the inaccuracies.

Is it a conflict of interest if Judge in my divorce case and my wives attorney were states attorneys 5 years ago?

I doubt it. Is this case in DuPage County?