The divorce judgment trumps the terms of the statute - which probably came into effect after your decree was entered. I agree with Judy - consult...

File for divorce from someone living out of the US

If you and your wife can settle all issues by agreement, she will not need to come here for you to complete a divorce, and the fact that she lives...

I agree entirely with Judy. Moreover, since you have an attorney, these are issues that should be discussed with your lawyer.

My grandfather bought my house and it is in his and my name, does it get split if I divorce?

I agree with Gary - more information is needed before an opinion can be given. If you acquired your interest in the house after your marriage, you...

Do I have to refile all paperwork filed by my lawyers that I recently terminated?

I agree with Judy. No-you do not need to refile anything. The Court must give permission for your attorney to withdraw from your case. Although...

How can I sign my rights away to my children.

Your husband cannot simply sign away his rights to children. The only way something like this can be accomplished is if someone else adopts the...

Can I stop visitation with how my parenting agreement is worded? Or do I have to file a motion with the court first?

Of course, the safest thing to do would be to have an attorney review the entire parenting agreement in detail. Your failure to permit court...

What would be the likelihood of getting custody? Would the judge possibly talk to my daughter because she has told me all this,

I agree with the other answers. These are serious allegations - you need to talk to an experienced family law attorney and take some action...

Does Illinois have jurisdiction over my children if they have only lived there for 3 months?

Not a simple answer. From the info provided, MA should be determined to be the Home State of your children, if they have lived in MA for the...

Can I file a petition for visitation at a different court house?

From the limited information provided, it sounds as if you will not be able to file anything in any other location. And, since the judge has made...