The mother needs to sign a final and irrevocable consent to adoption before a judge but it isn't that simple. You need to file a petition to adopt...

Is there a statute of limitations on a divorce decree from 1995? He has paid something toward it every year until now.

There is no statute of limitation on child support. You should talk with a family law attorney or the State's Attorney -- child support division -...

In a word - yes. Illinois requires that both parties in a divorce fully disclose their assets and debts. You should each complete and exchange a...

Can my fiance and I get married even though he is not divorced?

Your fiancé cannot legally marry again until his marriage is dissolved (he is divorced) by a court. You could be married in your religion if you...

I agree with the other answers that said the court order regarding dependent exemption is still in effect. However, you now have sole custody and...

At this point, probably not. Illinois where I practice and, I believe, most other states would hold that when you used the money to purchase an...

Prenuptial agreement from Maryland will be also valid in Florida?

If it is a valid contract it should be recognized in another state of the U.S.

If you were issued a same sex marriage license in the state of illinois but are residents of Indiana is it still recognized?

If you are referring to a marriage in Indiana, I believe the answer is clearly no. A marriage license is only valid in the state that issues it.