Do I need a marital settlement agreement?

No. You don't. Just tell the judge what you told us. But you may consider dropping the divorce proceedings and getting your marriage annulled...

Probably not this soon. Was it "lump sum?" More importantly, consider taking the offensive. 500 texts a day? Calling work? Threatening work? ...

Can I report my attorney to the IARDC for violating The Code of Ethics?

Not from what you present. Taking 23 days to prepare a settlement agreement is far from any ethical violation. Don't take your frustrations out on...

We were married 6 months before his divorce was finalized, Is our marriage legal?

Your marriage became legally valid as of the date of entry of your husband's divorce. You are fine. Now go and enjoy your life together as a...

Doctrine of merger

So you received the car back, damaged? Knowing this, you THEN signed the MSA, after getting the damaged car back. Now you are divorced with a...

What can I do to respond to a divorce

Don't ignore it. Get an experienced lawyer as soon as possible. If you cannot afford one, ask the Lake County Bar for suggestions. Good Luck.

Either you terminated your lawyer, or he or she withdrew. That is a "red-flag" to us. Clearly the relationship soured. Did it have anything to do...

What can i do if my spouse has left and had a child by another person. I would like info on abandament.

You(r) dear friend needs to get a good lawyer.

Yes. As long as one of the parties resides here, you can file here. Does not matter where anyone was married. You reside here, you can file here.

Can I

If YOU do NOT have an Illinois Firearm Owner's Identification Card (FOID), NO you may not transport them! hope and trust that at least your husband...