There are a lot of other factors that go into your situation that would need to be examined, like whether you have joint or sole custody, or if...

What to do if filing for no fault divorce in IL but spouse lives in NY?

This is something that should be accomplished expediently if you are both in agreement. You should definitely hire an attorney to meet with you...

Appeal and divorce

30 days generally, but there are other factors that are can be at play. Out of all the issues that are legally time sensitive, an appeal is at or...

If parties are married in a foreign country can there be a valid divorce in the United States

Parties are many times married in their home countries or destination locations. As long as parties have lived in IL for 90 days, they can get...

How likely is it that my ex can get alimony?

If the judge applies the new maintenance (formally alimony) statute, you might get hit for monthly payments. There are ways to fight it. Going...

What are my chances of keeping custody?

First off, if there is a pending motion, and you want to remain the residential parent, then you better not walk into court without excellent...

Who will get the child for most of the time?

Step 1: stop listening to your boyfriend unless he is a family law lawyer or judge. Step 2: get in to an attorney's office and file a petition for...

How long do I have to wait at pick up place for my ex on his visitation day.

Unless your custody judgment is specific about times, you should wait a reasonable amount of time. What is reasonable depends on the...

Do I need a divorce attorney?

Yes. You'll still need to file a divorce petition in order to get things wrapped up appropriately.

What can I do if I want to move to another state with my children and the father won't let us go?

Hire an attorney to file a motion to remove the kids to Minnesota. Unfortunately, it is not a simple process. If he fights it, the court will...