I wantI want to know how is a state determined to be a "no fault divorce state" and who makes the decision?

While Ms. Lavin and Mr. Schlesinger have correctly answered your main question, I am going to address the comments about how this law change "was...

A "Petition for Rule to Show Cause" is actually an abbreviation for a "Petition for Rule to Show Cause as to Why the Party Should Not be Found in...

How likely is it for the other parent to win custody of our child when he hasn’t been in her life since she was 8 months old?

You are asking two questions, which I will address. Before that, a clarification or two are necessary. Illinois does not use the term "Custody"...

I'm curious to know if my marriage to my husband was legally recognized

I'm curious, too: How do you expect to get "Legally Divorced" if you were never "Legally Married"??

Can i get a divorce and still live with spouse in same home?

You have every right to remain living with your spouse and child unless the divorce decree says otherwise. Continuing to share the same home may...

I went to the bank got a call from my wife dreaming she was going to get a restraing order cussing me telling me I was kick out

The police. Can't believe you haven't called them yet. If your name is on the house, or if it is an apartment and your name is on the lease, only...

When one Party files a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, the spouse must either be served with the documents or agree to enter into the...

Can I get full custody or decrease the mother of my child's time with him if she doesn't feed him smokes weed all day?

When should you act? My advice: in 16.5 days. Of course, I am being sarcastic. How have you not done something ALREADY??!! The first step is...

My boyfriend want to sign over rights for a child the he has no dealings with, what does he need to do?

The short answer is that he cannot. If the law provided a way that every father could walk away from his child because he wants nothing to do with...

Is there anything I can do to stop my mom from getting custody of me. I am 18?

I have a very similar case right now. The short answer is that it is NOT your Mom that has the final say of whether or not you qualify under...