I’m very sorry to hear of your troubles. Seek help and protect yourself from abuse. If you feel threatened, seek an order of protection. That might...

Child custody order-medical costs

505 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act provides that "The duty of support owed to a child includes the obligation to provide...

Can an ex that I have a plenary order of protection against use a family member as a third party to violate it?

It depends on who is barred from contacting you. If it is your ex and his "agents" who are acting on his behalf who are barred, an argument could...

How will Judge divide equity & lawyer fees in divorce case w/ $600K in marital home (deed in both names) after 1 year marriage?

I cannot tell from your question if you have a lawyer. Are you asking about dividing attorneys' fees for your husband? If you do not have an...

I want to divorce my husband and I have a question about a house we bought a few days after we got married

If you are residing in Cook County, which it sounds as if you are, your case will be heard by one of a variety of judges, all who will demand a...

I wholeheartedly agree with Gary. You need to discuss your options with a qualified attorney. Go seek one out immediately.

Is it considered a crime if i start another relationship before getting divorced

Adultery is a misdemeanor in Illinois, but it is not normally prosecuted, although it can be. If you can get your divorce over with, you should do...

Should/Can I send an interrogatory to the mother of my child?

I'm assuming the case was filed in Cook County. As an initial matter, were you served with her 13.3.1 Disclosure Statement? This is essentially her...

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Do I need to file an answer for order to show cause because I did not pay child support?

It would benefit you to retain an attorney who can properly defend against the petition. While it is true that you should have filed a petition to...

My spouse filed a divorce with an attorney in Cook county, Illinois. I sent my appearance/answer already.

To add a few more thoughts, it is not clear whether your spouse has an attorney either. Assuming he/she does, I echo the other attorneys' comments...