Hi I have been married 19 years and my husband wants a divorce we live in IL what are the laws to maintenence

The reality is that you cannot force someone to stay married to you if he does not want to be married anymore. I STRONGLY suggest you seek...

What steps do I need to move with my kids out of state without the other parent?

You need to discuss this wth a divorce lawyer in Illinois BEFORE you move. Do it now. There is a removal statute that states you must have the...

I have a set of twins with 2 last names. I want to drop one. What do I have to do?

Who is "our"? Does that mean they were given your maiden name and the father's last name? I do not think the judge will change the name without...

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What are the penalties if found guilty of a misdameanor(custodial interference)

I do not know how we could answer any of your questions. Surely you realize we have no idea. Talk to the prosecutor's office. You did not even...

What is a reasonable amount of time to pay maintenance and percentage of income.?

The issue of maintenance is a very complex issue with many factors to be considered. There i not enugh of information here to answer your...

Can i get divorce and full custody of my daughter if my husband is in jail and will be there for a while ?

This forum is for simple legal questions. Your issue is very complex. Yes you can file for divorce. Part of divorce does not include termination...

How long does it take for your record to be exspunged once you apply to have it done.

ask a crimnal defense lawyer.

My fiance entered the US 2 years ago, and his visa has expired. We want to be married within the year. What do we need to do?

This is an Immigration question so I changed the TAG.

Is there great grandparent rights in illinois?

No. They have no rights under Illinois law.

My ex-husband and I have joint physical and legal custody of our 9 year old adopted twin girls. I am remarried; he is not.

You need to file a motion to modify. You should not do this yourself. You should consult with a custody attorney. The attorney will discuss this...