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So, what happens when divorce papers are signed by both parties but one party dies before the divorce is final?
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Answered on January 17, 2016
Your father in jaw died before the divorce was finalized and therefore he died married and not divorced. His widow is his surviving spouse and...
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My daughter thinks that she could take him to court for back child support. Can she do this?
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Answered on January 17, 2016
Duplicate question. Same answer. Your daughter may not legally collect back support owed to you. You can. Consult a lawyer ASAP.
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My daughter thinks that she could take him to court for back child support. Can she do this?
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Answered on January 17, 2016
Your daughter cannot collect her own child support in court only you can. If you are going to take this action you better start fast before the...
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Speaking strictly in terms of legal implications, does it really matter who filed for divorce if you settled out of court?
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Answered on January 16, 2016
In Illinois it does not matter who files first or whose Petition is the one used to proceed to a final divorce Judgment.
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If you have a defined pension benefit as opposed to a 401k, how do you you split that in divorce if you are far from retirement?
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Answered on January 16, 2016
In a divorce both spousrs are typically entitled half the marital portion of the other's plan. In a three year marriage it's not going to be much. ...
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Can I legally restrict her partner from access to my child as I feel it is not in the best intrest of said child?
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Answered on January 16, 2016
Possibly if you have a basis of some sort. Based on the facts presented here I would say no. Adultery is no longer even a ground for divorce. ...
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Will the new divorce and custody laws in Illinois have an effect on previous divorce/custody settlements and agreements?
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Answered on January 16, 2016
You can file for s change in allocation if parenting time, responsibilities, and residence. You can file for all or just some of these. If you...
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Do i have any responsibility for ex wife medical bills after divorce and later going through bk7 , including her in the bk and h
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Answered on January 16, 2016
Look at you bankruptcy papers. If those debts were included in the bankruptcy and you were discharged then no. If your wife joined in the...
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Why would Court make sure I got the Restraining Order but not the Court Summons? Why aren't Restraining Orders based on proof?
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Answered on January 16, 2016
You never read the original order. You and your lawyer need to discuss this matter. We cannot answer factual questions we know nothing about.
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How do we go about rescinding the Judgment of Dissolution?
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Answered on January 15, 2016
You cannot rescind a divorce Judgment. You will have to get remarried.