My wife petitioned for divorce after I did... what to do?

No both Petitions will stand. Yours will be the first filled and hers will be considered a counterclaim. It will not be thrown out.

We don't do your research for you on here. We answer simple legal questions. The odds of vacating a MSA after 2 years are very unlikely but for...

Well not just the statement. The victim will have to testify at trial. And be subject to cross examination. I am not sure what else you are ...

Exhusband avoiding increase in child support by claiming 0 on taxes.

The State can represnt you in this child support matter and San even intercept his tax refund if necessary. The child support enforcement program...

International jurisdiction of realestate

Consult a local divorce attorney. It probably is a marital home. You will have to research the case law as we do not provide those services. We...

I have been married in illinois for 3 years. M y husband is an illegal immigrant. Can he adopt my son? I have sole custody.

Consult an adoption attorney. The answer will depend on a few more facts but it probably will be yes he can.

Looking for an attorney to help in an adoption case.

Use the FIND A LAWYER tab above or contact your local county bar association for referrals of the Illinois State Bar Association.

How easy it is to a father to get full custody of the kids.

You need to go in and consult with a divorce and custody attorney ASAP.

What is the usual custody arrangement for a newborn, parents not wed? My son would like a week at a time with the baby.

That will most likely NOT occur. Usually fathers in an unwed scenario will get short periods of time with the mother present or close by.

Will being pregnant by another man affect my current divorce in California?

Oh yes it will. You need to inform your attorney so the baby can be excluded as your current husband's child. All parties will have to agree.