My husband and I have been physically separated since March of 2012. We had a child in December/12.

If he will not consent to the divorce, then you are correct regarding irreconcilable differences as your grounds for divorce. However, you may be...

Do I have to make my daughter spend the night at her fathers if she is scared? we have been separated for two months.

If you are not "legally separated," then you are not bound by a court order (unless you have been in court regarding custody); therefore, you do...

I am half way through a collaborative divorce. Is it normal to feel that my attorney sides with my ex?

Did you agree to go through the collaborative process? It works very differently than litigation and those who practice collaborative do not do so...

No fault Divorce Settlement Agreement was signed and notarized a year ago. Is it still valid to file in Illinois?

Although the agreement signed a year ago, the courts may question whether the information has changed. Although you state that it has not, it...

Signing over parental rights

The only way he can sign over his rights is if you are going through the adoption process. Otherwise, the state can declare him an unfit parent...

Which state is best for me to file a divorce?

If you are a resident of IL, you can file here in IL as long as you have been a resident for at least 90 days. To answer which state would be best...

You have to wait until you are at least legally divorced. Even afterwards, I advise my clients to wait an additional 31 days after the entry of...

You haven't asked a question, but I'm assuming you want to know if he can legally kick you out and the answer is no, not unless you have been...

Divorce after legal separation

Either party can file for divorce and it will be difficult to contest because you agreed to the legal separation. If you are legally separated, he...

I want to gain full custody of my daughter, because It would be more beneficial to he development.

You need to speak with a family law attorney in your area. She (or he) will file a petition on your behalf after learning more about your...