What is a divorce decree? My settlement papers were stamped "filed" when divorced. Can that be used as a decree?

It should say Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage. You can get a certified copy at the court house where you were divorced.

I have an 11 year old that wants no overnight visitation with her father. Im not sure of what the laws in Illinois are.

If he has no congact with either child them whay is there a problem. He obviously isn't enforcing the overnights.

Can a divorce be granted by default in Illinois if the grounds are irreconcilable differences?

There is no good reason for a default here. He needs to file an appearance in the case so yoou can have an agreed divorce based on Irreconcilable...

I currently have joint custody with my ex, he gets the children 3 weekends out of the month however we have not heard from my ex

You need to retain an attorney In Mo to handle this matter. You should file for an adoption. You already have custody.

I need to lower my child support payment. How to out of state?

You need to hire an Illinois attorney. You will have to file to modify child support.

She will receive child support calculated on the net income of the father after allowable deductions and the 20% deducted from the other child. ...

I have no idea what these facts mean. What is TNAF?

Judge's opinion

You should not discuss this matter in this very public forum. Discuss this matter with yur lawyer.

Can I legally coparent my divorced daughters special needs child? His father pays no child support. Has no financial means .

I am not sure why you are asking this question. The child has tw parents. You cannot be another parent. Iff your daughter is not capable of...

My wife and i are getting a devorce. we were married in florida and we both live in illinois. question is can we get devorced in

You or your spouse can actually be living here 1 day as long as your intent is to remain here continuously for 90 days prior to the entry of the...