Very very simple divorce--no shared properties, assets,bank accounts, no children,not seeking alimony...just want to divorce.

Your answer really depends. If you google search Cook County Court Rule 13.3.1 can see the actual law. If your are attempting to divide marital...

Dissipation Date of Claim

Dissipation usually starts when the marriage is broken. The difficult thing is determining when the marriage is "broken." As Peggy's example...

What's the best book about divorce to read for will county court in Illinois

I would echo the previous comments, but also add that there is a legal library on the 4th floor of the Will County Courthouse. You can find some...

Is prenatal and postpartum depression a reason to ask the judge to vacate a dissolution of marriage judgment?

Hard to answer based on theses facts. How long did the process take? If a judgment is beyond 30 days, then it is final and it is unlikely to be...

May I claim kids for tax return if it was not mentioned in divorce decree & kids are not in my custody?

Probably not. Usually tax exemptions go to the custodial parent because that parent is responsible for most of the expenses related to the child....

Who do you think the judge will grant primary residency too?

Your question assumes, at least the way I read it, is that your children and you (and your wife) will be happy if lawyers are not involved but you...

Can I appeal an open bogus DCFS case, called in out of anger by abusive boyfriend, that I know never put my daughter in danger?

DCFS cases are usually "indicated" or "unfounded". Indicated typically means that an investigation has been completed and there is reason to...

This probably depends on what you mean by "divorce papers." If this is an uncontested matter and you have, for example, a settlement agreement, you...

Do I need to get a divorce

You are likely looking at an annulment. Marriage to two or more people is illegal. Therefore, your marriage would annulled, which is almost like it...

What is the best way to find a family practice lawyer?

There is not a one size fits all answer because each case/situation is different. Start first with what you know. Perhaps a friend or family member...