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My husband is married to someone in the state of georgia but has married me in illinois. how do i find out if he is married
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Answered on May 17, 2011
To add another note, if your "husband" is still married in GA, you can have your marriage declared invalid in Illinois, as it was void when you...
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Can I represent myself in my divorce?
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Answered on March 30, 2011
I urge you to retain an Illinois attorney - specifically one experienced in divorce and family law. It might be one thing if you had an...
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Is there anything I can do to stop my boyfriend's ex-wife from harassing me?
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Answered on March 23, 2011
If finances are limited, you can seek an order of protection pursuant to the Illinois Domestic Violence Act at any courthouse, even if you don't...
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Can the uncle of a child become his nephew.
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Answered on March 23, 2011
The people seeking to care for the child will need to file Petitions for Guardianship as stated above. Note that the natural parent's rights...
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I have a child support case and the father has not paid in years. He owes over 50 thosand dollars, I have tried to get money but
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Answered on March 17, 2011
Some attorneys will provide support collection services for a contingent fee - meaning they only get paid if you collect. One I can recommend is...
Does a father have the right to know where the child support money is going if the mother is not buying food and clothing 4 kids
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Answered on March 17, 2011
Unfortunately no. Child support is intended for the basic necessities of life such as food clothing and shelter for the children. You cannot...
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I have a vehicle in my name only and will soon be seperating from her, does she have any legal claim to ownership
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Answered on March 17, 2011
Title alone is not outcome-determinative. If you purchased the vehicle before marriage, and used money from before the marriage to pay for it, it...
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Living apart and need to buy vehicle, will this be marital property in Illinois?
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Answered on March 17, 2011
Yes, unless purchased with your other non-marital property (i.e. an inheritance, a gift from a parent, money you had before the marriage and did...
Explain the process of amending a filed petition for divorce.
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Answered on March 17, 2011
1. Find out what was missing or incorrect in your petition.
2. File a motion for leave to amend your petition. Attach the proposed amended...
Can you get divorced but still live together as long as your finances are separate and you file taxes separately?
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Answered on March 13, 2011
Sure, you can live together - BUT, be advised in the event one of you is paying maintenance (formerly known as alimony in Illinois) the IRS will...