VOOP procedural problem regarding Dissolution of Marriage (DOM) case

First thing you need to do is retain an attorney to represent you. You are way in over your head here and you need to level the playing field. ...

How do I get a divorce when I am on disability and my husband won't pay for one.

You can also contact the Center for Disability And Elder Law. They may have volunteers in your area. Otherwise, do as Judy suggests and at least...

With the change of laws in the Illinois custody code, is there a way for one parent to have the old legal custody?

Judy is absolutely correct. If appropriate, an allocation judgment can allocate the decision making authority to one parent and exclude the...

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Can my husband asking for monetary wedding gifts in divorce?

Congratulations. You both asked the same question. This is why wedding gifts should be checks post dated one year just in case it doesn't work...

Are monetary wedding gifts considered martial property in the divorce?

A wedding gift is a gift to the bride and groom and would be considered marital property.

What are the chances of me gaining custody?

First of all we no longer use the word custody in Illinois. That said, you make some points which sounds like you have an argument for a...

Whats the easiest way for a custodial parent to forgive back child support.

If the state is involved, your agreement is worthless. If state not involved, a motion should be filed asking the court to enter an order finding...

How can I change a parenting agreement ? child support agreement. I'm the dad who now lives with the child.

You should contact an attorney who can prepare the appropriate court filings for you. The sooner you do that the better because support can be...

Should i get a custody order?

There is no such thing as custody in Illinois any more. If there was, no attorney could answer your question without interviewing you and getting...

How is custody decided

First of all, the term custody is no longer used in Illinois. Now we talk in terms of allocation of parenting time and responsibilities. Cannot ...